Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1398
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), opened a competitive grant opportunity to select a Head Start and/or Early Head Start provider for children and families living in the City of Alexandria, Virginia. The funding is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services for eligible low-income families, aligning with the broader Head Start and Early Head Start mission of promoting school readiness and healthy development through education, health, mental health, nutrition, and family support services.
This opportunity is a discretionary grant (Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1398) listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). The competition anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1), meaning applicants are essentially competing to become the designated grantee responsible for delivering Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Alexandria. The annual funding available is $2,345,753, which also serves as the stated award ceiling, indicating the program is designed around that approximate yearly operating level for the selected provider.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and private entities, reflecting Head Start's community-based delivery model. Eligible applicants include state, county, and 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 both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. In other words, the competition is open to a wide range of organizations capable of running a federally compliant early childhood program at scale, including community-based and faith-based organizations as well as for-profit providers.
The grant was created on September 20, 2018, with an original application deadline of November 19, 2018. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Applicants seeking additional guidance or clarification were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
In practical terms, this notice signals that ACF/OHS was seeking a qualified organization to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for Alexandria-area families using approximately $2.35 million per year in federal support, under the Head Start program rules and performance standards, with one organization expected to be selected through a competitive review.Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1398
- 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 -- The City of Alexandria, 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 Sep 20, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 19, 2018 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 $2,345,753.00 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 grant opportunity?
This is a competitive discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), to select a provider to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for children and families living in the City of Alexandria, Virginia.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services for eligible low-income families, consistent with the Head Start and Early Head Start mission of promoting school readiness and healthy development through education, health, mental health, nutrition, and family support services.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by HHS through ACF, specifically the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1398.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. It is described as a competitive grant opportunity, meaning eligible organizations submit applications that are reviewed and scored, and one applicant is expected to be selected.
How many awards does the competition expect to make?
The competition anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What does it mean that only one award is expected?
It means applicants are competing to become the designated grantee responsible for delivering Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Alexandria, Virginia.
How much funding is available per year?
The annual funding available is $2,345,753.
What is the award ceiling?
The stated award ceiling is $2,345,753, which matches the annual funding amount provided in the opportunity description.
What geographic area is served by this grant?
The services are intended for children and families living in the City of Alexandria, Virginia.
Who is the funding intended to serve?
The funding is intended to support services for eligible low-income families, consistent with Head Start and/or Early Head Start program purposes.
What types of services are expected to be supported with these funds?
The opportunity describes comprehensive early childhood services aligned with Head Start and Early Head Start, including education, health, mental health, nutrition, and family support services.
What type of grant is this?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and private entities, including:
- 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 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in this category)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in this category)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
The eligibility description indicates a wide range of organizations can apply, including community-based providers. The opportunity also notes that this includes community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit providers, as long as they are otherwise eligible and capable of operating a federally compliant program.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and also includes small businesses.
Can colleges and universities apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Can local governments apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes county governments and city or township governments (as well as state governments).
Can school districts apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible applicants.
Can tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Can public housing authorities apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
When was this grant opportunity created?
The notice indicates the grant was created on September 20, 2018.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was November 19, 2018.
What time were applications due?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
Who should applicants contact for guidance or clarification?
Applicants seeking additional guidance or clarification were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What is the practical outcome of this competition?
In practical terms, the notice signals that ACF/OHS was seeking a qualified organization to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for Alexandria-area families using approximately $2.35 million per year in federal support, with one organization expected to be selected through a competitive review.
Does this funding cover Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?
The opportunity is to select a Head Start and/or Early Head Start provider, meaning the selected grantee would be responsible for delivering Head Start services, Early Head Start services, or a combination, as proposed and awarded under the competition.
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Macon County, North Carolina Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1450 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1450 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,000,714 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson Counties, Kentucky Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1449 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1449 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,233,789 |
| Head Start Grantee -- The Cities of Moody, Springville, Odenville, Steele, Ashville, Ragland, and Pell City, Alabama Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1452 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1452 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,452,038 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Rowan, Stanly, Davidson, Moore, and Montgomery Counties, North Carolina Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1453 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1453 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $9,182,453 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Duval County, Florida Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1459 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1459 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $16,329,757 |
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Chatham and Effingham Counties, Georgia Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1526 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1526 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,761,033 |
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