Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1031
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS), is seeking applicants to become the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee serving families in the Cities of Newport News and Hampton, Virginia. This is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1031; CFDA 93.600) designed to support a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five early childhood program. Applicants may propose to operate a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, or to operate Head Start only, or Early Head Start only, as long as services are delivered to eligible children and families living in the defined service area.
A total of $4,234,121 in annual federal funding is available under this competition, with an expectation of making two awards. The intent is to fund program operations that meet Head Start Program Performance Standards and deliver the full range of comprehensive services typically associated with Head Start and Early Head Start, including early learning, health, mental health, nutrition, family engagement, and services for children with disabilities, aligned with the needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families across the birth-to-five continuum. The opportunity emphasizes quality and comprehensive programming rather than stand-alone child care, and it is framed around serving eligible children and strengthening family well-being in the two target cities.
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) has been modified, and the applicant should pay close attention to the administrative changes. The application due date has changed, and edits were made to Sections III.2 and IV.2 of the FOA. In addition, the Grants.gov electronic application package was revised, meaning applicants must re-download the updated grant application package and use that version to apply. The FOA also notes specific instructions for uploading three application files, which are provided in Section IV.2. Applicants who rely on older downloaded materials risk submitting an incomplete or noncompliant application.
Eligibility depends on which program option an organization is applying to run, and the FOA stresses that Head Start and Early Head Start do not have identical eligibility rules. For applicants seeking to operate Head Start only, or to operate a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligible entities are limited to local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). These applicants must be able to provide Head Start services in the service area and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency (and, if applicable, Early Head Start) as defined in the Head Start Act.
For applicants applying to operate Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)). Eligible entities may be public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agencies in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing there. The FOA also clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start, reinforcing that existing early childhood providers may expand to serve infants and toddlers if they meet the statutory and program requirements.
The opportunity is open to a wide range of organizational types commonly involved in public service delivery, including various levels of government and public entities, school districts, public housing authorities, tribal governments (federally recognized), institutions of higher education (public and private), nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations (including other than small businesses), and small businesses, provided they meet the specific program-based eligibility conditions described above. Faith-based organizations are explicitly eligible if they meet the requirements, and they are encouraged to review ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations. However, applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and from foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding consideration.
Administrative details included in the source information note an original closing date of December 15, 2015, and the FOA text emphasizes that the due date was changed as part of the modification, so applicants should rely on the updated FOA posting for the current deadline and submission instructions. For technical or submission-related questions, the announcement directs interested applicants to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1031
- The 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 - Cities of Newport News and Hampton, Virginia" 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 2015-10-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2015-12-15. (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 $4,234,121.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS), to select grantee(s) to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible families in the Cities of Newport News and Hampton, Virginia.
What are the identifying numbers for this funding opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1031, and the CFDA number is 93.600.
What service area does this competition cover?
The defined service area is the Cities of Newport News and Hampton, Virginia. Applicants must propose services for eligible children and families living in that service area.
What types of programs can applicants propose?
Applicants may propose one of the following program approaches, as long as services are delivered to eligible children and families in the service area:
- A combined Head Start and Early Head Start program
- Head Start only
- Early Head Start only
What age range is the program expected to serve?
The opportunity is designed to support comprehensive birth-to-five services, aligned with the needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families across the birth-to-five continuum.
How much federal funding is available?
A total of $4,234,121 in annual federal funding is available under this competition.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The announcement states there is an expectation of making two awards.
What is the focus of the funded program?
The focus is on operating a high-quality, comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start program that meets Head Start Program Performance Standards and supports eligible children while strengthening family well-being in the two target cities.
What comprehensive services are expected to be included?
The opportunity describes the full range of comprehensive services typically associated with Head Start and Early Head Start, including:
- Early learning
- Health services
- Mental health services
- Nutrition services
- Family engagement
- Services for children with disabilities
Is this funding intended for stand-alone child care?
No. The opportunity emphasizes quality and comprehensive programming rather than stand-alone child care.
Has this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) been modified?
Yes. The FOA has been modified, and applicants are instructed to pay close attention to the administrative changes described in the updated posting.
What changes were made in the modified FOA?
Based on the information provided, the modification includes:
- A change to the application due date
- Edits to Sections III.2 and IV.2 of the FOA
- A revised Grants.gov electronic application package
- Specific instructions for uploading three application files (in Section IV.2)
Do applicants need to re-download the Grants.gov application package?
Yes. The Grants.gov electronic application package was revised, and applicants must re-download the updated package and use that version to apply.
What is the risk of using an older, previously downloaded application package?
Applicants who rely on older downloaded materials risk submitting an incomplete or noncompliant application.
Where are the instructions for uploading the application files?
The FOA indicates that the specific instructions for uploading three application files are provided in Section IV.2.
Has the application due date changed?
Yes. The FOA states the due date was changed as part of the modification, so applicants should rely on the updated FOA posting for the current deadline and submission instructions.
What is the original closing date mentioned in the administrative details?
The administrative details note an original closing date of December 15, 2015.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Head Start only?
For Head Start only applicants, eligible entities are limited to local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply if proposing a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligible entities are the same as for Head Start only: local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only applicants, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)). Eligible entities may be public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agencies in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing there.
Do Head Start and Early Head Start have the same eligibility rules?
No. The FOA stresses that Head Start and Early Head Start do not have identical eligibility rules, and that eligibility depends on which program option an organization is applying to run.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly eligible if they meet the requirements, and they are encouraged to review ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes, for-profit agencies located in the service area may be eligible, depending on the program option proposed and meeting the specific statutory and program-based eligibility conditions described in the FOA.
Are small businesses included among the potentially eligible organization types?
Yes. The opportunity is described as open to a wide range of organizational types, including small businesses, as long as they meet the specific program-based eligibility conditions.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Institutions of higher education (public and private) are listed among the organizational types that may be able to apply, provided they meet the specific program-based eligibility conditions for the program option proposed.
Are government entities eligible?
Various levels of government and public entities are listed among the organizational types that may be able to apply, provided they meet the specific program-based eligibility conditions for the program option proposed.
Are tribal governments eligible?
Federally recognized tribal governments are included among the organizational types listed as potentially eligible, provided they meet the specific program-based eligibility conditions for the program option proposed.
Are public housing authorities and school districts eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and school districts are included among the organizational types listed as potentially eligible, provided they meet the specific program-based eligibility conditions for the program option proposed.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding consideration.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Applications from foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding consideration.
Can organizations already operating Head Start apply for Early Head Start?
Yes. The FOA clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start, reinforcing that existing early childhood providers may expand to serve infants and toddlers if they meet the statutory and program requirements.
What statutory citations are referenced for eligibility?
The FOA references eligibility provisions in the Head Start Act, including:
- Section 641(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)) for Head Start (and combined Head Start/Early Head Start)
- Section 645A(d) (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)) for Early Head Start only
What standards must the program operations meet if funded?
The funded program operations are expected to meet Head Start Program Performance Standards and deliver comprehensive services aligned with Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements.
Who should applicants contact for technical or submission-related questions?
For technical or submission-related questions, applicants are directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
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