Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R03 1283
The grant opportunity titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Prince George's County, Maryland" is a discretionary federal funding competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the Office of Head Start (OHS). The purpose of the announcement is to identify one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families who live in Prince George's County, Maryland. In practical terms, this funding supports early childhood education and development, family support services, and related comprehensive services that Head Start and Early Head Start programs are designed to provide to low-income infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and their families.
The total funding available under this opportunity is listed as $6,490,007 per year. That figure is presented as the annual amount available to deliver program services, and the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $6,490,007. The announcement anticipates making up to two awards, which suggests the funding could potentially be split between multiple providers depending on how the competition is structured and the applications received. The program falls under the broad federal activity area of Income Security and Social Services and is associated with CFDA number 93.600 (Head Start). The funding instrument is a grant, meaning recipients are expected to meet federal program requirements, operate the program according to Head Start Performance Standards, and comply with applicable administrative and fiscal rules tied to federal assistance.
A wide range of applicants are eligible to apply. This includes public entities such as state, county, and city or township governments; independent school districts; and public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities). It also includes education institutions (both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education). Tribal governments that are federally recognized are eligible as well. On the private side, the competition is open to nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those specific nonprofit categories), and it also allows applications from for-profit organizations, including small businesses and other for-profits that are not small businesses. The description explicitly notes that both community-based and faith-based organizations may apply, emphasizing that the competition is not limited to government agencies or traditional nonprofit Head Start operators.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number (HHS-2018-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1283) and the original timeline for submissions. The posting indicates a creation date of July 31, 2017, with an original closing date of September 29, 2017. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For applicants needing clarification or operational help related to the opportunity, the notice provides a direct contact email for the OHS Operations Center: OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Overall, this opportunity is essentially a competitive procurement of a Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee (or grantees) for Prince George's County, backed by a substantial annual federal funding amount, and open to a broad set of public, nonprofit, tribal, academic, and for-profit organizations capable of meeting Head Start program requirements and serving eligible children and families in the specified Maryland community.Apply for HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R03 1283
- 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 - Prince George's County, Maryland" 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 Jul 31, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 29, 2017 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 $6,490,007.00 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 the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Prince George's County, Maryland."
Which federal agency is running this competition?
This is a discretionary federal funding competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to identify one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families who live in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What kinds of services does this funding support?
The funding supports Head Start and Early Head Start program services, described as early childhood education and development, family support services, and related comprehensive services for low-income infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and their families.
Where must services be provided?
Services are intended for eligible children and families who live in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Who is the target population for Head Start and Early Head Start under this opportunity?
The opportunity is focused on low-income infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and their families, as served by Head Start and Early Head Start.
How much funding is available?
The total funding available is listed as $6,490,007 per year.
Is there an award ceiling?
Yes. The award ceiling is listed as $6,490,007.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate making?
The announcement anticipates making up to two awards.
Could the funding be split among multiple organizations?
Yes. Since the announcement anticipates up to two awards, the funding could potentially be split between multiple providers depending on how the competition is structured and the applications received.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a grant in this context?
It means recipients are expected to meet federal program requirements, operate the program according to Head Start Performance Standards, and comply with applicable administrative and fiscal rules tied to federal assistance.
What federal program area is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is associated with the broad federal activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.600 (Head Start).
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicants are eligible, including public entities, educational institutions, tribal governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations, as described in the announcement.
Are state governments eligible to apply?
Yes. State governments are listed among eligible applicants.
Are county governments eligible to apply?
Yes. County governments are listed among eligible applicants.
Are city or township governments eligible to apply?
Yes. City or township governments are listed among eligible applicants.
Are independent school districts eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed among eligible applicants.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities are listed as eligible, including Indian housing authorities.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are included as eligible applicants.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Tribal governments that are federally recognized are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are included as eligible applicants (with the announcement noting exclusions for institutions of higher education within those specific nonprofit categories).
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses.
Can community-based organizations apply?
Yes. The description explicitly notes that community-based organizations may apply.
Can faith-based organizations apply?
Yes. The description explicitly notes that faith-based organizations may apply.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2018-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1283.
When was the opportunity created (posted)?
The posting indicates a creation date of July 31, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date listed is September 29, 2017.
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.
Who can applicants contact for clarification or operational help?
The notice provides a contact email for the OHS Operations Center: OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What is this opportunity trying to select, in practical terms?
In practical terms, it is a competitive selection of a Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee (or grantees) to operate services in Prince George's County, Maryland, supported by a substantial annual federal funding amount.
Does the announcement indicate the program must follow specific standards?
Yes. It states that recipients are expected to operate the program according to Head Start Performance Standards and comply with applicable administrative and fiscal rules tied to federal assistance.
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