Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R06 1067
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS), is seeking applications for an organization to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity (CFDA 93.600) intended to fund high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for eligible children and families, covering the full birth-to-five age span when Head Start and Early Head Start are combined. Applicants can propose to operate Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or a blended approach that includes both funding streams, as long as they can deliver the required program services within the designated service area.
The available funding is $6,710,244 per year, with an expected total of two awards. The award ceiling listed for the opportunity aligns with the annual amount available. The goal is to support programs that meet Head Start performance expectations, including comprehensive child development and family support services, rather than narrow or single-focus interventions. While the summary text does not list specific program models, the phrase "high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five program" indicates the expectation that grantees will provide the full range of Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, which typically includes early learning, health and developmental screenings, nutrition supports, family engagement, and connections to community services.
A key point in this announcement is that the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) was modified. The application due date changed, and updates were made to Sections III.2 and IV.2 of the FOA. In practical terms, this means applicants cannot rely on an older version of the Grants.gov package. The electronic Grant Application Package was revised, and applicants are required to re-download the updated package and use it for submission. The FOA also provides instructions for uploading three required application files (referenced as being in Section IV.2). Anyone preparing an application should treat those submission mechanics as essential, because using the wrong package or not following the file upload instructions can jeopardize the application’s acceptability.
Eligibility depends on what you are applying to operate, and the FOA emphasizes that Head Start and Early Head Start have different statutory eligibility rules. For applicants seeking Head Start only, or both Head Start and Early Head Start together, eligibility is 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 also demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Head Start Act, meaning they must be able to function as the responsible local entity for delivering Head Start services in Jefferson Parish.
For applicants seeking Early Head Start only, the eligibility rules are broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)). Eligible applicants may be any public or private non-profit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or a for-profit agency in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing there. The FOA also notes that entities already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start, which can be important for organizations planning a continuum of services or expansion into infant and toddler programming.
The opportunity explicitly includes faith-based and community organizations as eligible applicants as long as they meet the program and statutory requirements, and it points faith-based applicants to ACF’s policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations (available on ACF’s website). At the same time, the FOA draws clear boundaries around ineligible applicant types: individuals, including sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding under this announcement.
Administratively, the opportunity is issued by the Administration for Children and Families - Office of Head Start, with Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1067. The original closing date listed is December 15, 2015 (though the FOA notes the due date was changed, so applicants would need to confirm the current deadline in the modified FOA). For questions or additional information, applicants are directed to contact the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R06 1067
- 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 - Jefferson Parish, Louisiana" 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 $6,710,244.00 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 federal grant opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS), to select an organization to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1067.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.600.
What area will the funded program serve?
The designated service area is Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What types of programs can an applicant propose to operate?
Applicants may propose to operate Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or a blended approach that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start funding streams, as long as they can deliver the required program services within Jefferson Parish.
What age range is this funding intended to cover?
The funding is intended to support high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services. When Head Start and Early Head Start are combined, the expected continuum covers the full birth-to-five age span.
How much funding is available per year?
The available funding is $6,710,244 per year.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement states an expected total of two awards.
Is there an award ceiling listed, and how does it relate to the annual amount?
Yes. The award ceiling listed for the opportunity aligns with the annual amount available ($6,710,244 per year).
What is the overall goal of the funded program?
The goal is to fund programs that meet Head Start performance expectations and deliver high-quality, comprehensive child development and family support services (rather than narrow or single-focus interventions).
What kinds of services are implied by "high-quality, comprehensive" Head Start/Early Head Start programming?
While specific models are not listed in the summary text, the expectation of a comprehensive birth-to-five program typically includes early learning; health and developmental screenings; nutrition supports; family engagement; and connections/referrals to community services.
Was the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) modified?
Yes. The FOA was modified, including a change to the application due date and updates to Sections III.2 and IV.2.
Why does the FOA modification matter for applicants?
The modification means applicants should not rely on an older Grants.gov application package. The electronic Grant Application Package was revised, and applicants are required to re-download and use the updated package for submission.
Do applicants need to submit specific files as part of the application?
Yes. The FOA provides instructions for uploading three required application files, referenced as being in Section IV.2. Following those file upload instructions is described as essential.
What could happen if an applicant uses the wrong Grants.gov package or does not follow the upload instructions?
The announcement indicates that using an older package or not following the file upload instructions can jeopardize the application’s acceptability.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Head Start only?
For Head Start only, eligibility is 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 both Head Start and Early Head Start together?
If applying to operate both Head Start and Early Head Start together, the same eligibility limitation described for Head Start applies: 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)).
Are there additional eligibility expectations for Head Start (and Head Start plus Early Head Start) applicants?
Yes. These applicants must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Head Start Act, meaning they must be able to function as the responsible local entity for delivering Head Start services in Jefferson Parish.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)). Eligible applicants may be any public or private non-profit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or a for-profit agency in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing there.
Can an organization already operating Head Start apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The FOA notes that entities already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes faith-based organizations as eligible applicants, as long as they meet program and statutory requirements.
Is there any special guidance for faith-based applicants?
Yes. The FOA points faith-based applicants to ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations, available on ACF’s website.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding under this announcement.
Who is the issuing agency for this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date listed is December 15, 2015. However, the FOA notes that the due date was changed in a modification, so applicants need to confirm the current deadline in the modified FOA.
Where should applicants look to confirm the correct due date and submission requirements?
Applicants should refer to the modified FOA, including the updated Sections III.2 and IV.2, and use the revised electronic Grant Application Package (re-downloaded from Grants.gov).
Who can applicants contact with questions or to request additional information?
Applicants are directed to contact the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
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