Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R03 1242
The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), released a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Frederick County, Maryland" (Funding Opportunity Number: HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R03 1242). The purpose of this competition is to select a single grantee to operate high-quality early childhood services for eligible children and families living in Frederick County, Maryland. Applicants can propose one of three service approaches: a combined birth-to-five program that blends both Early Head Start (typically serving pregnant people, infants, and toddlers) and Head Start (generally serving preschool-age children), or a program that provides only Head Start, or only Early Head Start. The emphasis is on delivering a comprehensive, high-quality model that supports children and families with the full range of Head Start/Early Head Start expectations, rather than offering a narrow or limited set of services.
The annual funding available under this announcement is up to $2,249,358, which is also listed as the award ceiling, and the agency anticipates making one award. Funding falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is categorized under "Income Security and Social Services." The award mechanism is a grant, and the opportunity is labeled as discretionary, meaning the agency is competitively selecting an operator rather than allocating funds by formula. In practical terms, the selected grantee would be responsible for implementing program services across the birth-to-five continuum as proposed, ensuring services are accessible to eligible children and families in the county, and meeting applicable federal Head Start Program Performance Standards and related oversight requirements typically associated with Head Start funding.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that could realistically run an early childhood program at scale. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The announcement explicitly notes that public or private non-profit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations) as well as for-profit organizations may apply, reflecting an intent to allow a wide range of experienced providers to compete, so long as they can deliver the required comprehensive services for children and families.
Key timing details included a creation date of December 16, 2016, and an original application deadline of February 14, 2017. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For parties seeking clarification or additional operational information related to the competition, the announcement directs applicants to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R03 1242
- 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 - Frederick 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 Dec 16, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 14, 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 $2,249,358.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 - Frederick County, Maryland."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), is offering the funding.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R03 1242.
What is the purpose of this competition?
The purpose is to select a single grantee to operate high-quality early childhood services for eligible children and families living in Frederick County, Maryland.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum annual funding available?
Up to $2,249,358 per year is available under this announcement, and this amount is also listed as the award ceiling.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive (discretionary) grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning the agency is competitively selecting an operator rather than allocating funds by formula.
What is the award mechanism?
The award mechanism is a grant.
What CFDA program is this opportunity under?
The funding is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under "Income Security and Social Services."
What geographic area must the proposed services cover?
Services must be designed to serve eligible children and families living in Frederick County, Maryland.
What service approaches can applicants propose?
Applicants may propose one of three approaches: (1) a combined birth-to-five program blending Early Head Start and Head Start, (2) a program that provides only Head Start, or (3) a program that provides only Early Head Start.
What age groups are generally served by Early Head Start versus Head Start?
Early Head Start typically serves pregnant people, infants, and toddlers, while Head Start generally serves preschool-age children.
What does the funding announcement emphasize about program design?
The emphasis is on delivering a comprehensive, high-quality model that supports children and families with the full range of Head Start/Early Head Start expectations, rather than offering a narrow or limited set of services.
What is the core responsibility of the selected grantee?
The selected grantee would be responsible for implementing program services across the birth-to-five continuum as proposed, ensuring services are accessible to eligible children and families in Frederick County, and meeting applicable federal Head Start Program Performance Standards and related oversight requirements typically associated with Head Start funding.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes: state, county, and local governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized 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 allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories). It also notes that public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, may apply.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly states that for-profit organizations may apply, including small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement notes that community-based and faith-based organizations are included among eligible public or private non-profit organizations.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was February 14, 2017.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the opportunity created?
The creation date listed for the opportunity is December 16, 2016.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
Where can applicants direct questions or request clarification about the competition?
The announcement directs applicants to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
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