Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1475
This funding opportunity is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Office of Head Start (OHS). It seeks applicants to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for four New Mexico counties: San Juan, Santa Fe, Sandoval, and Torrance. The purpose is to fund organizations that will deliver comprehensive early childhood services to eligible children and their families in these areas, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program requirements.
The total funding available is listed as $14,656,342 per year (annualized), with an award ceiling of $14,656,342. The opportunity anticipates making up to three awards, meaning the service area and/or funded work may be divided among multiple recipients depending on how applications are structured and selected. The funded work centers on operating Head Start (generally preschool-age children) and/or Early Head Start (infants, toddlers, and pregnant people, depending on program design) services, which typically include early learning, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support, nutrition services, and connections to community resources.
A wide range of applicant types are eligible. This includes public entities (state, county, and city/township governments), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, tribal governments that are federally recognized, and public or private institutions of higher education. It also includes nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories), as well as for-profit organizations (including small businesses). The announcement explicitly notes that public or private nonprofits, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and for-profit organizations may apply, reflecting an open competition for the grantee role in these counties.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1475 and CFDA number 93.600 (Head Start). The announcement was created on September 18, 2018, and the original application closing date was November 19, 2018. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For questions or additional information, applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1475
- 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 -- San Juan, Santa Fe, Sandoval, and Torrance Counties, New Mexico" 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 18, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 19, 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 $14,656,342.00 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)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). It is seeking applicants to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for specific counties in New Mexico.
2) Which counties in New Mexico are included in the service area?
The opportunity covers four New Mexico counties: San Juan, Santa Fe, Sandoval, and Torrance.
3) What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund organizations that will deliver comprehensive early childhood services to eligible children and their families in the listed counties, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program requirements.
4) What types of services are expected to be provided with these funds?
The funded work centers on operating Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. These typically include early learning, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support, nutrition services, and connections to community resources.
5) What is the difference between Head Start and Early Head Start in this opportunity?
Head Start generally focuses on preschool-age children. Early Head Start generally focuses on infants and toddlers and may also serve pregnant people, depending on program design.
6) How much funding is available?
The total funding available is listed as $14,656,342 per year (annualized). The award ceiling is also $14,656,342.
7) What does "per year (annualized)" mean in the funding amount?
Based on the information provided, the amount is presented as an annualized figure, meaning it is stated on a per-year basis.
8) How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making up to three awards.
9) Can more than one organization be funded across the four counties?
Yes. Because the agency anticipates up to three awards, the service area and/or funded work may be divided among multiple recipients depending on how applications are structured and selected.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, including public entities, tribal governments that are federally recognized, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding higher education institutions in those categories), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses).
11) Are state, county, or city governments eligible?
Yes. State governments, county governments, and city/township governments are included as eligible public entities.
12) Are independent school districts eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible applicants.
13) Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
14) Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
15) Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public or private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
16) Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories).
17) Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are listed as eligible applicants.
18) Are faith-based or community-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that public or private nonprofits, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and for-profit organizations may apply.
19) Is this an open competition for the grantee role in these counties?
Yes. The opportunity is described as reflecting an open competition for the grantee role in the listed counties.
20) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1475.
21) What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number provided is 93.600 (Head Start).
22) Which federal agency and office are administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by HHS, ACF, specifically the Office of Head Start (OHS).
23) When was the announcement created?
The announcement was created on September 18, 2018.
24) What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was November 19, 2018.
25) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
26) What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
27) Who should applicants contact with questions about the opportunity?
Applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center.
28) What is the contact email address for questions or additional information?
The email address provided is OHSTech@reviewops.org.
29) Does this opportunity cover Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or both?
It seeks applicants to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee, meaning applications may propose Head Start, Early Head Start, or both, consistent with the program design described in the opportunity.
30) What populations are served under the Early Head Start portion, as described?
As described, Early Head Start generally serves infants and toddlers and may also serve pregnant people, depending on program design.
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