The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering this grant opportunity to support comprehensive early childhood development programs. This grant is for public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based groups, or for-profit organizations, seeking to provide high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. The program aims to serve eligible children and families, from birth to five years old, residing in Washington, DC. Applicants may propose a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, or focus on one specifically. Annually, $17,606,052 will be available to fund these vital programs, ensuring comprehensive support for child development, health, and family well-being.
Opportunity ID: 218747
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0339 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee – Washington, District of Columbia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 01, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2013 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2013 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $17,606,052 |
| Award Ceiling: | $17,606,052 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | It is important to note that the eligibility requirements are different for Head Start and Early Head Start. More information will be provided in the funding opportunity announcement. Entities applying for Head Start only – OR – both Head Start and Early Head Start: Eligible applicants are limited to local public or private non-profit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or local for-profit agencies, pursuant to Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9836(a)(1) in the service area, that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area. Applicants must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirement for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Head Start Act. Entities applying for Early Head Start only: Eligible applicants are any public or private non-profit agency, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9840A(d). Eligibility is limited to public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area. Entities operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs. Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families |
| Description: | Through this announcement, the Administration for Children and Families solicits applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that seek to provide a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five program incorporating both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, or to provide for Head Start only or Early Head Start only, to children and families residing in Washington, DC. Funds in the amount of $17,606,052 annually will be available to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services to eligible children and their families. Interested applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org for additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0339 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | ACF Applications Help Desk app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email: app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.600 | HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0339 | Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee – Washington, District of Columbia | PKG00163124 | Feb 01, 2013 | May 02, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
218747 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
218747 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
218747 Project-1.1.pdf
218747 Budget-1.1.pdf
218747 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
218747 SF424A-1.0.pdf
218747 SF424B-1.1.pdf
218747 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
218747 SF424D-1.1.pdf
218747 Other-1.1.pdf
218747 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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