Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1796
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), is seeking applications to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Dubuque, Delaware, and Jackson Counties in Iowa. This is a discretionary grant competition intended to select a single grantee to deliver comprehensive early childhood and family support services consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program requirements. The funding supports direct program operations for children and families who meet eligibility rules, and the selected organization would be responsible for administering services across the defined service area.
The opportunity is listed as "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Dubuque, Delaware and Jackson Counties, Iowa" under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-1796. The assistance listing is CFDA 93.600, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services. The award is structured as a grant, with an annual award ceiling of $2,157,904. ACF anticipates making one award, meaning the competition is designed to identify one organization to operate the program(s) in these counties.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of applicants that can demonstrate the ability to run a Head Start and/or Early Head Start program. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses. The announcement also explicitly notes that public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit organizations may apply.
Applications were originally due January 13, 2020, with electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. Organizations interested in competing or needing clarification were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information.Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1796
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Dubuque, Delaware and Jackson Counties, Iowa" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.600.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 14, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 13, 2020 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,157,904.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, 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, Small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant competition from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). It is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Dubuque, Delaware and Jackson Counties, Iowa" and seeks an organization to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in the defined Iowa service area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-1796.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this program?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is 93.600.
Which counties in Iowa are included in the service area?
The service area is limited to Dubuque, Delaware, and Jackson Counties in Iowa.
What programs can be funded under this opportunity?
The competition is to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, consistent with the requirements of the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to select a single grantee to deliver comprehensive early childhood and family support services for eligible children and families living in the specified counties. The selected organization would administer services across the defined service area.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making one award. The competition is designed to identify a single organization to operate the program(s) across the counties listed.
What type of award is this (contract, cooperative agreement, or grant)?
The award is structured as a grant.
What is the annual award ceiling?
The annual award ceiling is $2,157,904.
What does the funding support?
The funding supports direct program operations for children and families who meet eligibility rules, with services delivered in accordance with Head Start and/or Early Head Start program requirements.
Who would be responsible for administering services if selected?
The selected organization would be responsible for administering Head Start and/or Early Head Start services across Dubuque, Delaware, and Jackson Counties in Iowa.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes organizations that can demonstrate the ability to operate a Head Start and/or Early Head Start program. Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
Are nonprofit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations are eligible, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The announcement also notes that public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, may apply.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that community-based and faith-based organizations may apply (as part of the eligible nonprofit applicant types).
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations may apply. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and also includes small businesses as eligible applicants.
Can colleges or universities apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Can a tribal government apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Can a local government apply (city, township, or county)?
Yes. County governments and city or township governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Can a school district apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible applicants.
Can a public housing authority apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
When was the application due?
Applications were originally due January 13, 2020.
What time was the application due on the deadline date?
Electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
Were applications required to be submitted electronically?
Yes. The opportunity required electronic submission by the stated deadline time.
Who should applicants contact for clarification or additional information?
Organizations interested in competing or needing clarification were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What services are expected under the award?
The selected grantee is expected to deliver comprehensive early childhood and family support services consistent with Head Start and/or Early Head Start program requirements, serving eligible children and families within the specified counties.
Does the opportunity specify whether the awardee must serve all three counties?
Yes. The description indicates the selected organization would be responsible for administering services across the defined service area, which includes Dubuque, Delaware, and Jackson Counties in Iowa.
Is the competition intended to select more than one provider in the service area?
No. ACF anticipates making one award, meaning the competition is intended to identify a single grantee for the service area described.
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