Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1472
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 to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Ouachita, and Union Counties in Arkansas. The purpose is to fund a local grantee (or grantees) that can deliver comprehensive early childhood services consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program expectations, serving children from low-income families and supporting family well-being.
The opportunity is identified as "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Ouachita, and Union Counties, Arkansas" under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1472. It is offered as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) within the Income Security and Social Services category, and it is tied to CFDA number 93.600 (Head Start). The total annual funding available is listed as $6,773,447, which also appears as the award ceiling, indicating the maximum annual amount anticipated for awards under this announcement.
A wide range of applicants are eligible to apply, reflecting the program's intent to attract capable community providers as well as public entities. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities); nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The announcement explicitly notes that public or private nonprofits (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and for-profit organizations may compete, as long as they can meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements and successfully propose services for the defined Arkansas counties.
The announcement projected an estimated two awards, suggesting OHS may fund more than one provider depending on service design, coverage, and application strength. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the original closing date of November 19, 2018. The opportunity record lists a creation date of September 18, 2018, which is the timeframe when the competition was first posted.
Organizations seeking more details or technical assistance were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org. This contact is intended to help applicants navigate competition-related questions, requirements, and submission logistics.Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1472
- 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 -- Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Ouachita, and Union Counties, Arkansas" 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 $6,773,447.00 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 called?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Ouachita, and Union Counties, Arkansas."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1472.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funder is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What type of funding instrument is being offered?
This opportunity is offered as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant).
What program and CFDA number does this opportunity relate to?
This competition is tied to CFDA 93.600, which is the Head Start program.
What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in specific Arkansas counties, delivering comprehensive early childhood services consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program expectations, serving children from low-income families, and supporting family well-being.
Which counties in Arkansas are included in the service area?
The service area includes Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Ouachita, and Union Counties in Arkansas.
Is this competition for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?
The competition is for Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, meaning applicants may propose Head Start, Early Head Start, or a combination, as long as the proposal meets program requirements for the defined counties.
Who is the intended population to be served?
The opportunity is intended to serve eligible children and families, specifically children from low-income families, while also supporting broader family well-being through comprehensive services consistent with program expectations.
How much funding is available each year under this announcement?
The total annual funding available is listed as $6,773,447.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $6,773,447, indicating the maximum annual amount anticipated for awards under this announcement.
How many awards does the Office of Head Start expect to make?
The announcement projected an estimated two awards, indicating that OHS may fund more than one provider depending on service design, coverage, and the strength of applications.
What category is this funding listed under?
The opportunity is listed within the Income Security and Social Services category.
Which types of applicants are eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicants are eligible, including: state governments; county governments; local governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities (including 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 eligible, including faith-based or community-based organizations?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that public or private nonprofits, including community-based and faith-based organizations, may compete as long as they can meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements and propose services for the defined Arkansas counties.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations may compete (including for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses), as long as they can meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements and successfully propose services for the defined counties.
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments, as well as independent school districts.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are included among eligible applicants.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities, including Indian housing authorities, are eligible applicants under this announcement.
When was the opportunity first posted?
The opportunity record lists a creation date of September 18, 2018, which reflects when the competition was first posted.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the original closing date of November 19, 2018.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
Where can applicants get more details or technical assistance about the competition?
Organizations seeking more details or technical assistance were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center.
What is the contact email for competition-related questions or technical assistance?
The contact email is OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What kinds of questions is the listed contact intended to help with?
The contact is intended to help applicants navigate competition-related questions, requirements, and submission logistics.
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of Beaumont within Jefferson County, Texas Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1470 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1470 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,236,075 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The Cities of Port Arthur and Groves within Jefferson County, Texas Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1471 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1471 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,585,621 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Pulaski County, Arkansas Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1473 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1473 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $8,224,479 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Montague, Wichita, Cooke, and Clay Counties, Texas Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1474 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1474 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,236,508 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- San Juan, Santa Fe, Sandoval, and Torrance Counties, New Mexico Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1475 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1475 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $14,656,342 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- McClain, Garvin, and Stephens Counties, Oklahoma Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1476 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1476 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,857,295 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Mississippi and Craigshead Counties, Arkansas Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1478 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1478 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $8,702,447 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Beckham, Cotton, Jefferson, Kiowa, Roger Mills, Tillman, and Washita Counties, Oklahoma Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1496 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1496 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,583,703 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, and Shelby Counties, Missouri Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R07 1426 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R07 1426 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,508,251 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Antelope, Burt, Cedar, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, Thursday, Washington, and Wayne Counties, Nebraska Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R07 1428 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R07 1428 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,946,605 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Jefferson, Leavenworth, Marshall, Nemaha, and Pottawatomie Counties, Kansas Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R07 1429 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R07 1429 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,123,658 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Carter, Butler, Dent, Reynolds, Ripley, Shannon, and Wayne Counties, Missouri Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R07 1430 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R07 1430 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,540,882 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Dallas County, Texas Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1497 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1497 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $39,926,039 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Travis County, Texas Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1498 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1498 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $16,217,151 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Angelina, Jasper, Newton, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, and Tyler Counties, Texas Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1500 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1500 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,627,792 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Adair, Clark, Knox, Schuyler, and Scotland Counties, Missouri Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R07 1424 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R07 1424 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,452,768 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - The Communities of Holly Glen Park, Hyde Park, Inglewood, Leimert Park, Lennox, View Park-Windsor Hills, West Adams, West Los Angeles, and Hawthorne within Los Angeles County, California Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R09 1447 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R09 1447 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $18,267,747 |
| Head Start Grantee -- The City of Fort Morgan, and the Town of Log Lane Village, Colorado Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R08 1436 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R08 1436 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $832,802 |
| Head Start Grantee -- Broadwater, Jefferson, and Lewis and Clark Counties, Montana Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R08 1437 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R08 1437 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,269,053 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Kern County, California Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R09 1440 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R09 1440 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $25,202,974 |
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