Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R07 1876
This funding opportunity, titled "Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee -- Communities in the state of Missouri" (Funding Opportunity Number: HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R07 1876), is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS). The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs for eligible children and families in Missouri. The funding is tied to a specifically defined service area (or areas) within the state, and OHS notes that the exact service areas may change up until the official funding opportunity announcement is published, so applicants should treat geographic details as provisional until the final notice is released.
The grant supports direct delivery of early childhood and family services under the Head Start and Early Head Start models, which are designed to promote school readiness and healthy development for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children from low-income families. Applicants are expected to provide comprehensive services consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start requirements, which typically include high-quality early learning, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement and support services, and coordination with community partners. The opportunity falls under the Funding Activity Category of Income Security and Social Services and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 93.600.
Eligibility for this competition is broad and includes public and private entities. Eligible applicants listed 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 with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. In other words, OHS is open to a wide range of potential grantees as long as they can meet program requirements and demonstrate the capacity to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services effectively in the identified Missouri community or service area.
From a funding standpoint, the posted award ceiling is $11,234,408, and the agency anticipated making about 3 awards. As with many federal discretionary grants, actual award amounts and the final number of awards typically depend on the final service area definitions, the availability of funds, and the quality and responsiveness of applications received. The opportunity was created on October 28, 2020, with an original closing date of January 5, 2021. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, which is a standard federal submission cutoff and important for applicants because late submissions are usually not accepted.
For organizations that needed clarification while preparing to apply, OHS directed applicants to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information. This contact point is particularly relevant given that the service areas were explicitly described as potentially changing prior to the publication of the final announcement, meaning prospective applicants may have needed to verify current geographic scope, eligibility nuances, or application logistics before submitting.Apply for HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R07 1876
- 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/Early Head Start Grantee -- Communities in the state of Missouri" 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 Oct 28, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 05, 2021 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 $11,234,408.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 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 the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee -- Communities in the state of Missouri."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R07 1876.
Which federal agency is running this grant competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs for eligible children and families in Missouri within the defined service area or service areas.
Is this funding tied to a specific location?
Yes. The funding is tied to a specifically defined service area (or areas) within Missouri. Applicants are expected to propose services for the identified community or service area covered by the competition.
Can the service area change before the final announcement?
Yes. OHS notes that the exact service areas may change up until the official funding opportunity announcement is published. Geographic details should be treated as provisional until the final notice is released.
What kinds of services does the grant support?
The grant supports direct delivery of early childhood and family services under the Head Start and Early Head Start models. These models are designed to promote school readiness and healthy development for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children from low-income families.
What are applicants expected to provide under Head Start and/or Early Head Start?
Applicants are expected to provide comprehensive services consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start requirements. The opportunity description notes that these typically include high-quality early learning, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement and support services, and coordination with community partners.
What is the Funding Activity Category for this opportunity?
The Funding Activity Category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA or Assistance Listing number for this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as the Assistance Listing) number 93.600.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private entities. Eligible applicants listed 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 in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted exception that institutions of higher education are treated separately in the eligibility categories).
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and it also separately includes small businesses.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are included as eligible applicant types.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) shown for this opportunity?
The posted award ceiling is $11,234,408.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making about 3 awards.
Are the final award amounts and number of awards guaranteed?
No. The description notes that actual award amounts and the final number of awards typically depend on the final service area definitions, the availability of funds, and the quality and responsiveness of applications received.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on October 28, 2020.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was January 5, 2021.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What happens if an application is submitted late?
The opportunity description notes that late submissions are usually not accepted, which makes the 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time deadline important for applicants.
Who can applicants contact for clarification or questions?
Applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information.
Why might an applicant need to contact the OHS Operations Center?
The contact point is particularly relevant because the service areas were described as potentially changing prior to publication of the final announcement, and applicants may need to verify the current geographic scope, eligibility nuances, or application logistics.
Does this opportunity fund Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?
This competition is intended to select organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs, meaning proposals may be for Head Start, Early Head Start, or a combination, as aligned with the defined service area needs and the final announcement.
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