Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1602
The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), is inviting organizations to apply for a competitive grant to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Wichita County, Texas. This is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1602; CFDA 93.600) focused on income security and social services, with the goal of delivering comprehensive early childhood and family support programming to eligible children and families living in the county.
The funding available is up to $1,220,138 per year, and ACF expects to make one award. The selected grantee would be responsible for providing Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services, which typically include high-quality early learning, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support services, and coordination with community resources, all aligned with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards. The emphasis is on ensuring that children from eligible households, along with their families, can access consistent, comprehensive services that support school readiness and healthy development, beginning in infancy for Early Head Start and extending through the preschool years for Head Start.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of applicants that have the capacity to run an early childhood program at the county level. Eligible applicants listed in the announcement include state, county, and local governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; public housing authorities; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (including community-based and faith-based organizations); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. In practical terms, this means both established early childhood providers and larger community institutions can compete, as long as they can meet federal requirements and demonstrate the organizational, fiscal, and programmatic capability to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start in Wichita County.
Key dates included in the notice show the opportunity was posted on September 13, 2019, with an original application deadline of November 12, 2019. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Applicants seeking clarification or additional technical information were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
In short, this opportunity funds a single provider (or lead agency) to deliver federally supported Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Wichita County, Texas, backed by an annual award of up to $1.22 million, open to a wide range of public, nonprofit, and for-profit entities capable of meeting Head Start standards and serving eligible local families.Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1602
- 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 -- Wichita County, Texas" 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 13, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 12, 2019 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 $1,220,138.00 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 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 operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Wichita County, Texas.
What are the official identifiers for this opportunity?
The notice lists Funding Opportunity Number (FON) HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1602 and CFDA 93.600.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund a provider (or lead agency) to deliver comprehensive early childhood and family support programming for eligible children and families living in Wichita County, Texas, consistent with federal Head Start requirements.
Where will services be provided?
Services are intended for eligible children and families living in Wichita County, Texas.
What programs can be operated under this grant?
The selected organization would operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services.
What ages are served under Head Start and Early Head Start?
Based on the notice summary, Early Head Start supports children beginning in infancy, and Head Start extends through the preschool years.
What types of services are typically included in Head Start and/or Early Head Start under this opportunity?
The notice describes typical services such as high-quality early learning, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support services, and coordination with community resources, all aligned with the federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.
What standards must the funded program follow?
The funded program is expected to align with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.
How much funding is available?
The funding amount listed is up to $1,220,138 per year.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF expects to make one award.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive discretionary grant?
The notice describes this as a discretionary grant opportunity that is competed.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility list in the notice is broad and includes state, county, and local governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; public housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status (including community-based and faith-based organizations); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Can nonprofit organizations apply if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The notice explicitly includes nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status as eligible applicants.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The notice states that nonprofit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, are eligible.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses and also includes small businesses.
Can tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Can school districts or colleges/universities apply?
Yes. Independent school districts and public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
What is the main expectation for the organization that receives the award?
The selected grantee is expected to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services in Wichita County and demonstrate the organizational, fiscal, and programmatic capability to meet federal requirements and operate the program.
What issue area does this opportunity fall under?
The notice characterizes the opportunity as focused on income security and social services, with an emphasis on comprehensive early childhood and family support programming.
When was this opportunity posted?
The notice states it was posted on September 13, 2019.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline listed in the notice was November 12, 2019.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
The notice states applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Who should applicants contact for clarification or technical information?
Applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Does the opportunity indicate whether the grantee will be a single provider or multiple providers?
The notice indicates ACF expects to make one award, which implies a single provider (or lead agency) would be funded to deliver services in Wichita County, Texas.
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Shawnee County, Kansas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1718 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1718 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,689,932 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Crawford, Elk, Labette, Linn, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson Counties, Kansas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1719 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1719 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,705,430 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Woodbury County, Iowa Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1720 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1720 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,491,519 |
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of St. Louis and St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Montgomery Counties, Missouri Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1729 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1729 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $20,474,490 |
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The Communities of Boulder, Erie, Jamestown, Lafayette, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Superior, Ward as well as unincorporated Boulder County, Colorado Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R08 1760 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R08 1760 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,272,849 |
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