The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS) is offering this grant to expand Head Start and Early Head Start services across various communities in Massachusetts. This grant is for organizations seeking funds to provide comprehensive early childhood development services to eligible children and their families. Public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based groups, as well as for-profit organizations, are encouraged to apply. The purpose of this funding is to improve access to high-quality early learning, health, nutrition, and family well-being services, fostering school readiness and parental engagement. Funds are available for multiple defined service areas within Massachusetts, aiming to support vulnerable families and give young children a strong start.
Opportunity ID: 351558
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-CH-R1-0068 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient — Communities in the state of Massachusetts |
| 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: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,837,077 |
| Award Ceiling: | $9,837,077 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| 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: Eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations that can provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to children and families residing in service area identified in the funding opportunity announcement.ENTITIES APPLYING FOR EARLY HEAD START ONLY: Eligibility is limited to public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in service area identified in the funding opportunity announcement.Entities operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OHS |
| Description: | The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS) will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. Funding is available in multiple communities with defined service areas within Massachusetts. The number of available forecasted service areas are projections, and may be updated prior to the posting of the notice of funding opportunity. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the detailed list of available service areas, their corresponding funding levels and for posting updates. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/funding |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shawna Pinckney
OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com Email:OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351558 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-CH-R1-0068.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shawna Pinckney OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com Email: OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.600 | HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-CH-R1-0068 | Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient — Communities in the state of Massachusetts | PKG00284552 | Jan 24, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351558 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351558 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351558 SF424B-1.1.pdf
351558 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
351558 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351558 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
351558 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
351558 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351558 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351558 SF424D-1.1.pdf
351558 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
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