Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R06 1314
The "Head Start Grantee - Galveston County, Texas" opportunity is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). Its purpose is to select one organization to operate Head Start program services for eligible children and families living in Galveston County, Texas. The funding is intended to support comprehensive Head Start services, which typically include early childhood education, health and developmental screenings and referrals, family engagement and support, and other coordinated services designed to promote school readiness and overall child and family well-being.
This funding announcement (Opportunity Number HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R06 1314; CFDA 93.600) makes available an annual award of up to $1,484,638, with an expectation of a single award recipient. The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the Head Start program's broader role in supporting low-income families through early learning and wraparound services. The grant instrument type is a standard grant, meaning an applicant is proposing and carrying out a defined program under federal program rules and performance standards rather than receiving funds through a formula allocation.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of local entities that have the capacity to run a Head Start program. Eligible applicants include 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; nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit organizations that are not small businesses). In practical terms, this means a range of public agencies, school systems, community-based organizations, faith-based groups, and private providers can apply, as long as they can meet Head Start requirements and effectively deliver services in Galveston County.
The announcement was created on February 8, 2018, and the original application deadline was April 9, 2018. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Organizations seeking clarification or additional details were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R06 1314
- 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 Grantee - Galveston 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 Feb 08, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 09, 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 $1,484,638.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 "Head Start Grantee - Galveston County, Texas" grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). The competition is designed to select one organization to operate Head Start program services for eligible children and families living in Galveston County, Texas.
What is the purpose of this funding announcement?
The purpose is to fund comprehensive Head Start services for eligible children and families in Galveston County. The services are intended to support school readiness and overall child and family well-being.
What services are expected to be provided under this grant?
The funding is intended to support comprehensive Head Start services, which typically include early childhood education, health and developmental screenings and referrals, family engagement and support, and other coordinated services designed to promote school readiness and strengthen child and family outcomes.
Who is the federal agency overseeing this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by HHS through ACF, specifically the Office of Head Start (OHS).
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This is a discretionary grant competition, meaning it is awarded competitively rather than by formula allocation.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The announcement indicates an expectation of a single award recipient.
What is the maximum annual funding amount available?
The announcement makes available an annual award of up to $1,484,638.
What is the grant instrument type?
The grant instrument type is a standard grant, meaning the applicant proposes and carries out a defined program under federal program rules and performance standards.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, reflecting Head Start's broader role in supporting low-income families through early learning and wraparound services.
What is the Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this grant?
The Opportunity Number is HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R06 1314, and the CFDA number is 93.600.
Where must services be delivered?
The selected organization is expected to operate Head Start program services for eligible children and families living in Galveston County, Texas.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes a range of public and private entities with the capacity to run a Head Start program. Eligible applicants include:
- 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
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit organizations that are not small businesses)
Can a for-profit organization apply?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes for-profit organizations, including small businesses and other for-profit organizations that are not small businesses.
Can a nonprofit without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Can schools or higher education institutions apply?
Yes. Independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Can tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are included in the eligibility list.
When was the funding announcement created?
The announcement was created on February 8, 2018.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was April 9, 2018.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Who should applicants contact for clarification or more details?
Organizations seeking clarification or additional details were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Does this opportunity specify that Head Start performance standards apply?
Yes. The grant is described as a standard grant where the applicant carries out a defined program under federal program rules and performance standards.
What does it mean that this is a Head Start grantee competition for Galveston County?
It means the federal government is selecting one organization to operate Head Start services specifically for the eligible population residing in Galveston County, Texas, using Head Start program funding and expectations for comprehensive services.
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