Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R07 1426

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), announced a discretionary grant competition to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs for eligible children and families in eight Missouri counties: Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, and Shelby. The opportunity is intended to fund comprehensive early childhood services, which in Head Start and Early Head Start typically include early learning and development, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family support services, nutrition, and connections to community resources, all delivered under the federal Head Start Program Performance Standards and related requirements.

The total funding available under this announcement is $5,508,251 per year, representing the annual operating funds to provide program services across the designated service area. The notice anticipates making up to two awards, meaning applicants could be selected to serve all counties as a single grantee or the service area could be split depending on OHS program decisions and the applications received. The award ceiling listed for the opportunity is $5,508,251, aligning with the annual amount available.

A wide range of applicant types are eligible to apply, reflecting the program’s intent to allow capable local, regional, or statewide entities to compete. Eligible applicants include public entities (state, county, city/township governments), independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those categories), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses). The announcement also explicitly notes that community-based and faith-based organizations may apply. In practical terms, applicants are expected to demonstrate organizational capacity to meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements, deliver high-quality services, manage federal funds, and coordinate with community partners across the multi-county region.

The opportunity information identifies this as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under the Income Security and Social Services activity category, with CFDA number 93.600 (Head Start). The funding opportunity number is HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-1426. The announcement was created on September 18, 2018, with an original application closing date of November 19, 2018. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.

For organizations considering or preparing an application (or seeking clarification on the competition), the notice directs applicants to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information.

  • 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 -- Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, and Shelby Counties, Missouri" 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 $5,508,251.00 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 grant opportunity about?

This is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs for eligible children and families in a defined Missouri service area.

Which counties in Missouri are included in the service area?

The competition covers eight Missouri counties: Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, and Shelby.

Which programs may be funded under this opportunity?

Applicants may propose to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or a combination of both (Head Start and/or Early Head Start) for eligible children and families in the service area.

What types of services are expected under Head Start and Early Head Start?

The opportunity is intended to fund comprehensive early childhood services typically associated with Head Start and Early Head Start. These commonly include early learning and development services, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family support services, nutrition services, and connections/referrals to community resources.

What standards or rules govern service delivery under this grant?

Services are expected to be delivered under the federal Head Start Program Performance Standards and related requirements.

How much funding is available?

The total funding available under this announcement is $5,508,251 per year. This amount represents annual operating funds intended to provide program services across the designated counties.

Is there an award ceiling, and what is it?

Yes. The award ceiling listed is $5,508,251, which aligns with the annual amount available under the announcement.

How many awards does the notice anticipate making?

The notice anticipates making up to two awards.

Could one organization serve all eight counties?

Yes. The notice indicates applicants could be selected to serve all counties as a single grantee.

Could the service area be split between multiple grantees?

Yes. The notice indicates the service area could be split (up to two awards) depending on OHS program decisions and the applications received.

What is the funding instrument type?

The funding instrument type is a grant.

What activity category is associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is listed under the Income Security and Social Services activity category.

What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?

The CFDA number identified is 93.600 (Head Start).

What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-1426.

When was the announcement created?

The announcement was created on September 18, 2018.

What was the original application closing date?

The original application closing date was November 19, 2018.

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 is eligible to apply?

A wide range of applicant types are eligible, including public entities (state, county, city/township governments), independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses).

Are faith-based or community-based organizations allowed to apply?

Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that community-based and faith-based organizations may apply.

Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?

Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are listed as eligible applicants.

Are tribal governments eligible to apply?

Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are included among eligible applicants.

Are schools and higher education institutions eligible?

Independent school districts are eligible. Public and private institutions of higher education are also listed as eligible applicant types.

What kinds of capabilities are applicants expected to demonstrate?

Applicants are expected to demonstrate organizational capacity to meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements, deliver high-quality services, manage federal funds, and coordinate with community partners across the multi-county region.

What should applicants do if they need clarification or additional information?

The notice directs applicants to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information.

Who should be contacted for questions about the competition?

Questions can be directed to the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org.

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