This grant is for the purpose of establishing or expanding high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs for children and families residing in Shelby County, Tennessee. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is soliciting applications from eligible public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit entities. The successful grantee will deliver essential early childhood development services, fostering educational, social, and emotional growth. Annually, $23,249,312 will be available to fund these vital services, aiming to support the holistic well-being of young children and their families in the specified geographic area.
Opportunity ID: 238322
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0699 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee – Shelby County, Tennessee |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 24, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 22, 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: | Oct 22, 2013 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 21, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $23,249,312 |
| Award Ceiling: | $23,249,312 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Small businesses County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts 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 is 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 the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith-Based Organizations at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-policy-on-grants-to-faith-based-organizations. 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 Shelby County, Tennessee. Funds in the amount of $23,249,312 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-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0699 |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
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-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0699 | Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee – Shelby County, Tennessee | PKG00181797 | Jul 24, 2013 | Oct 22, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
238322 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
238322 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
238322 Project-1.1.pdf
238322 Budget-1.1.pdf
238322 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
238322 SF424A-1.0.pdf
238322 SF424B-1.1.pdf
238322 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
238322 SF424D-1.1.pdf
238322 Other-1.1.pdf
238322 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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