The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering this grant to expand vital Head Start services for eligible children and families residing in Western Hennepin County and Wright County, Minnesota. This grant is for the purpose of funding qualified local public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based groups, as well as for-profit agencies, to provide comprehensive Head Start program services. The ACF solicits applications from entities wishing to compete for available annual funds, totaling $1,653,085. The aim is to foster early childhood development and school readiness for vulnerable populations in these specific Minnesota counties. Applicants should demonstrate a strong capacity to deliver high-quality, impactful Head Start programs that meet community needs.
Opportunity ID: 165955
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0494 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start Grantee – Western part of Hennepin County and Wright County, Minnesota |
| 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: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2012 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 18, 2012 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 19, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,653,085 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,653,085 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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: | The Administration for Children and Families solicits applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies within a community that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Western part of Hennepin County and Wright County, MN. Funds in the amount of $1,653,085 annually will be available to provide Head Start program services to eligible children and their families. Interested applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0494 |
| 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-R05-0494 | Head Start Grantee – Western part of Hennepin County and Wright County, Minnesota | PKG00117692 | Apr 19, 2012 | Jul 18, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
165955 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
165955 SF424A-1.0.pdf
165955 SF424B-1.1.pdf
165955 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
165955 Project-1.1.pdf
165955 Budget-1.1.pdf
165955 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
165955 Other-1.1.pdf
165955 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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