| Opportunity ID: |
293927 |
| Opportunity Number: |
HHS-2017-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1276 |
| Opportunity Title: |
Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee – The Cities of Newport News and Hampton, Virginia |
| Opportunity Category: |
Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: |
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| Funding Instrument Type: |
Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: |
Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: |
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| CFDA Number(s): |
93.600 |
| Eligible Applicants: |
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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
It is important to note that the eligibility requirements are different for Head Start and Early Head Start. More information is provided in the funding opportunity announcement.
ENTITIES APPLYING FOR HEAD START ONLY – OR – BOTH HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START: Eligible applicants are limited to local public or private non-profit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or local for-profit agencies, pursuant to Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9836(a)(1) in the service area, that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area. Applicants must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirement for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Head Start Act.
ENTITIES APPLYING FOR EARLY HEAD START ONLY: Eligible applicants are any public or private non-profit agency, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9840A(d). Eligibility is limited to public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area.
Entities operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith-Based Organizations at: http: //www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-policy-on-grants-to-faith-based-organizations. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
| Agency Code: |
HHS-ACF-OHS |
| Agency Name: |
Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families – OHS |
| Posted Date: |
May 18, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: |
May 18, 2017 |
| Estimated Synopsis Post Date: |
May 25, 2017 |
| Fiscal Year: |
2017 |
| Award Ceiling: |
$4,309,383 |
| Award Floor: |
$500,000 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: |
$4,309,383 |
| Expected Number of Awards: |
2 |
| Description: |
Through this announcement, the Administration for Children and Families solicits applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to children and families residing in the Cities of Newport News and Hampton, Virginia. Funds in the amount of $4,309,383 annually will be available to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services to eligible children and their families. Interested applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information. |
| Version: |
Forecast 1 |
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