Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1619
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), released a discretionary grant competition for organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs serving eligible children and families in Atoka, Johnston, Murray, and Marshall Counties in Oklahoma. The opportunity is intended to fund comprehensive early childhood services for low-income families, consistent with the Head Start and Early Head Start models, which typically include early learning and school readiness, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement supports, nutrition services, and connections to community resources.
This funding opportunity is listed as "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Atoka, Johnston, Murray, and Marshall Counties, Oklahoma" under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1619. It falls under the "Income Security and Social Services" activity category and is associated with CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 93.600. The funding instrument is a grant, and the competition anticipates making up to two awards.
The total amount available is stated as $2,387,099 annually to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services within the four-county service area. The posted award ceiling is also $2,387,099, indicating the maximum annual federal funding level expected for an award under this announcement. Applicants should be prepared to propose an operational plan and service delivery approach that meets federal Head Start Program Performance Standards and demonstrates the capacity to serve eligible children and families across the specified counties.
A wide range of applicant types are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include public entities (state, county, and 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 or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses). This broad eligibility is meant to encourage competition among organizations that can demonstrate strong programmatic capacity, community partnerships, and the infrastructure needed to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services.
Key dates included in the announcement show a creation date of September 13, 2019, with an original application closing date of November 12, 2019. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For applicants seeking clarification or additional guidance related to the opportunity, the announcement directs interested parties to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1619
- 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 -- Atoka, Johnston, Murray, and Marshall Counties, Oklahoma" 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 13, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 12, 2019 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 $2,387,099.00 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 funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) discretionary grant competition, administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), for organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity is listed as "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Atoka, Johnston, Murray, and Marshall Counties, Oklahoma."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1619.
What service area does this grant cover?
The grant is intended to serve eligible children and families in Atoka, Johnston, Murray, and Marshall Counties in Oklahoma.
What programs can be funded under this opportunity?
Applicants may propose to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs, consistent with the Head Start and Early Head Start models.
What types of services are expected to be delivered with this funding?
The opportunity is intended to fund comprehensive early childhood services for low-income families. The announcement describes services that typically include early learning and school readiness, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement supports, nutrition services, and connections to community resources.
What population is this funding intended to serve?
The services are intended for eligible children and families, with a focus on low-income families, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program models.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is "Income Security and Social Services."
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 93.600.
What type of funding instrument is being offered?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How many awards does the competition anticipate making?
The competition anticipates making up to two awards.
How much funding is available?
The total amount available is stated as $2,387,099 annually to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services within the four-county service area.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The posted award ceiling is $2,387,099, which indicates the maximum annual federal funding level expected for an award under this announcement.
Does the opportunity require compliance with federal Head Start standards?
Yes. Applicants are expected to propose an operational plan and service delivery approach that meets federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.
What should an applicant be prepared to propose?
Applicants should be prepared to propose an operational plan and service delivery approach demonstrating capacity to serve eligible children and families across Atoka, Johnston, Murray, and Marshall Counties and to meet federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types are eligible. Eligible applicants include public entities (state, county, and 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 or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses).
Can a nonprofit organization apply even if it does not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The eligible applicant list includes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are included as eligible applicants, including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed among the eligible applicants.
Are housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are included as eligible applicant types.
When was this opportunity created?
The announcement shows a creation date of September 13, 2019.
What was the original application due date?
The original application closing date was November 12, 2019.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
Who can applicants contact for clarification or additional guidance?
The announcement directs interested parties to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What should applicants demonstrate in their proposals?
Based on the announcement, applicants should demonstrate programmatic capacity, community partnerships, and the infrastructure needed to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, along with the ability to meet Head Start Program Performance Standards and serve the specified counties.
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Delta, Denver, Garfield, Huerfano, Las Animas, Mesa, Moffat and Pueblo Counties, Colorado Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R08 1727 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R08 1727 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $19,771,691 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Counties, Iowa Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1717 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1717 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,208,775 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Shawnee County, Kansas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1718 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1718 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,689,932 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Crawford, Elk, Labette, Linn, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson Counties, Kansas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1719 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1719 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,705,430 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Woodbury County, Iowa Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1720 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1720 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,491,519 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Henry, Des Moines, Louisa and Lee Counties, Iowa Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1716 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1716 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,758,396 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Cherokee, Ida, Lyon, Plymouth and Sioux Counties, Iowa Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1721 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1721 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,936,109 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Benson, Bottineau, McHenry, McLean, Pierce, Ramsey, Sheridan, Towner and Wells Counties, North Dakota Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R08 1724 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R08 1724 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,306,829 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of St. Louis and St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Montgomery Counties, Missouri Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1729 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1729 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $20,474,490 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Sumner County, Kansas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1756 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1756 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $933,747 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The Communities of Boulder, Erie, Jamestown, Lafayette, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Superior, Ward as well as unincorporated Boulder County, Colorado Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R08 1760 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R08 1760 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,272,849 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Kittitas County, Washington Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R10 1769 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R10 1769 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,112,923 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- St. Louis County, Minnesota Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1651 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1651 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,388,418 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Washington County, Oregon Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R10 1738 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R10 1738 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,832,335 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Hood River, Wasco, and Jefferson Counties, Oregon and Skamania and Klickitat Counties, Washington Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R10 1737 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R10 1737 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,312,965 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Multnomah County East of Portland Public School District including the Cities of East Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village and the Town of Corbett, Oregon Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R10 1739 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R10 1739 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,151,830 |
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