The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start is offering a grant opportunity for organizations seeking funds to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. This grant aims to support eligible children and families within specific, individually defined service areas in Colorado. Public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based groups, as well as for-profit entities, are invited to apply. The funding is designated for comprehensive early childhood development programs, focusing on school readiness for young children from low-income families and pregnant women. Interested applicants should review the available service areas and corresponding funding levels to determine eligibility for this vital community support.
Opportunity ID: 343989
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2023-ACF-OHS-CH-R8-0178 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient — Communities in the state of Colorado |
| 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: | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2023 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: | Jan 24, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 07, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,155,547 |
| Award Ceiling: | $11,155,547 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 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 competitive 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 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 one individually defined service area within Colorado. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the list of available service areas and their corresponding funding levels in this state. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.
SAM.gov System Alert – Entity Validation Delays |
| 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:
Carolyn Baker
OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com Email:OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 343989 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACF-OHS-CH-R8-0178.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Carolyn Baker 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-2023-ACF-OHS-CH-R8-0178 | Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient — Communities in the state of Colorado | PKG00278315 | Nov 10, 2022 | Jan 24, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
343989 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
343989 SF424A-1.0.pdf
343989 SF424B-1.1.pdf
343989 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
343989 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
343989 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
343989 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
343989 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
343989 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
343989 SF424D-1.1.pdf
343989 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
