The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start is offering this grant to provide vital Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families across Illinois. This grant is for public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based groups, as well as for-profit entities, aiming to expand early childhood education and development opportunities. Applicants can compete for funds to operate in two individually defined service areas within the state, though these specific locations are subject to change until the official funding opportunity announcement is published. The purpose of this grant is to enhance comprehensive early learning, health, nutrition, and family services for vulnerable populations in Illinois communities.
Opportunity ID: 328188
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-1866 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in the state of Illinois |
| 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: | 27 |
| 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: | 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: | $157,599,474 |
| Award Ceiling: | $157,599,474 |
| 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments City or township governments 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 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. 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 two individually defined service areas within the state of Illinois. 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-R05-1866 |
| 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-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-1866 | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in the state of Illinois | PKG00263945 | Oct 28, 2020 | Jan 05, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328188 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
328188 SF424A-1.0.pdf
328188 SF424B-1.1.pdf
328188 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
328188 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
328188 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
328188 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
328188 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
328188 SF424D-1.1.pdf
328188 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
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