The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering this grant opportunity to public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based, faith-based, and for-profit entities. This funding is available to provide essential Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families residing in Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and New Canaan in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Annually, $1,589,872 will be allocated to support these vital early childhood education and development programs. The grant aims to enhance school readiness and promote the comprehensive well-being of young children from low-income families by offering educational, health, nutritional, and social services. It also supports parental engagement, ensuring a holistic approach to early childhood development.
Opportunity ID: 293926
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2017-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-1275 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee – Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and New Canaan in Fairfield County, Connecticut |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 31, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2017 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: | Jul 31, 2017 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,589,872 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,589,872 |
| Award Floor: | $1,589,872 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than 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 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. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OHS |
| 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 wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to children and families residing in Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and New Canaan in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Funds in the amount of $1,589,872 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 OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2017-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-1275 |
| 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-2017-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-1275 | Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee – Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and New Canaan in Fairfield County, Connecticut | PKG00232864 | May 31, 2017 | Jul 31, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293926 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
293926 SF424A-1.0.pdf
293926 SF424B-1.1.pdf
293926 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293926 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
293926 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293926 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
293926 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
293926 SF424D-1.1.pdf
293926 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
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