The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (ACF, OHS) is offering a grant to public or private non-profit, community-based, faith-based, or for-profit organizations. This grant is for the purpose of providing comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families in Puerto Rico. Specifically, funding is available for four defined service areas, with noted adjustments for the Municipality of San Juan. This initiative aims to expand access to high-quality early learning, health, nutrition, and family support services. The goal is to foster positive developmental outcomes and prepare young children for success in underserved communities.
Opportunity ID: 329118
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-1946 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in Puerto Rico |
| 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: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 04, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2021 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: | Jan 05, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 04, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $53,444,807 |
| Award Ceiling: | $53,444,807 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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: 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 only in service areas 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 in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing only in service areas identified in the funding opportunity announcement. 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. 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: | This funding opportunity has been amended to modify the base and T/TA funding for the Municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start 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 may be available in four individually defined service areas within Puerto Rico. These service areas are subject to change until a funding opportunity announcement is published. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-1946 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| This FOA is modified. See the Executive Summary section in the modified FOA for details. | Dec 04, 2020 | |
| Oct 28, 2020 | ||
| Additional Information updated (OHS link) | Sep 18, 2020 | |
| Sep 18, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-1946 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in Puerto Rico |
| 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: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 04, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2021 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: | Jan 05, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 04, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $53,444,807 |
| Award Ceiling: | $53,444,807 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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: 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 only in service areas 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 in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing only in service areas identified in the funding opportunity announcement. 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. 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: | This funding opportunity has been amended to modify the base and T/TA funding for the Municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start 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 may be available in four individually defined service areas within Puerto Rico. These service areas are subject to change until a funding opportunity announcement is published. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-1946 |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-1946 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in Puerto Rico |
| 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: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 04, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $53,444,807 |
| Award Ceiling: | $53,444,807 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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: 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 only in service areas 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 in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing only in service areas identified in the funding opportunity announcement. 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. 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: | The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start 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 may be available in four individually defined service areas within Puerto Rico. These service areas are subject to change until a funding opportunity announcement is published. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-1946 |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-1946 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in Puerto Rico |
| 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: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Forecast 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $53,444,807 |
| Award Ceiling: | $53,444,807 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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: 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 only in service areas 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 in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing only in service areas identified in the funding opportunity announcement.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. 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: |
The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start 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 may be available in four individually defined service areas within Puerto Rico. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the list of projected service areas and their corresponding funding levels in this state. These service areas are subject to change until a funding opportunity announcement is published. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:OHSTech@reviewops.org |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-1946 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in Puerto Rico |
| 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: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Forecast 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $53,444,807 |
| Award Ceiling: | $53,444,807 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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: 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 only in service areas 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 in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing only in service areas identified in the funding opportunity announcement. 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. 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: | The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start 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 may be available in four individually defined service areas within Puerto Rico. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the list of projected service areas and their corresponding funding levels in this state. These service areas are subject to change until a funding opportunity announcement is published. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:OHSTech@reviewops.org |
Related Documents
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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-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-1946 | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in Puerto Rico | PKG00263941 | Oct 28, 2020 | Jan 05, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
329118 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
329118 SF424A-1.0.pdf
329118 SF424B-1.1.pdf
329118 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
329118 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
329118 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
329118 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
329118 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
329118 SF424D-1.1.pdf
329118 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
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