The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS), is soliciting applications for the Head Start/Early Head Start Grant. This funding opportunity aims to support eligible children and families by providing comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. Public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit organizations, are encouraged to compete for these funds. The grant targets a specific, individually defined service area within the state of South Carolina. Applicants should note that the exact service areas may be subject to change until the official funding opportunity announcement is published. This grant is designed to expand early childhood development and family support initiatives in the region.
Opportunity ID: 328213
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-1888 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in the state of South Carolina |
| 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: | 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: | $2,881,150 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,881,150 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled 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. 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 one individually defined service area within the state of South Carolina. 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-R04-1888 |
| 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
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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-R04-1888 | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in the state of South Carolina | PKG00263944 | Oct 28, 2020 | Jan 05, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328213 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
328213 SF424A-1.0.pdf
328213 SF424B-1.1.pdf
328213 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
328213 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
328213 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
328213 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
328213 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
328213 SF424D-1.1.pdf
328213 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf