Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2024 ACF OHS CH R6 0106
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), is planning to award discretionary grant funding to organizations that will operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs in selected communities within Arkansas. The intent is to fund a recipient (or recipients) to deliver comprehensive early childhood services to eligible children and families in defined service areas. These service areas are community-specific and tied to particular funding levels, and the list is not necessarily final because the forecasted service areas are projections that can change before the official notice of funding opportunity is posted.
The opportunity is listed as "Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Arkansas" under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-CH-R6-0106. It is categorized as a discretionary grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) within the Income Security and Social Services activity area, and it falls under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 93.600, which is the main federal program listing for Head Start. The overall award ceiling shown in the forecast is $13,293,596, with an estimated 5 awards expected, indicating that multiple separate service areas or projects may be funded rather than a single statewide award.
A wide range of applicant types may apply. Eligibility includes various levels of government (state, county, city or township), 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 (including Indian housing authorities), nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they are not institutions of higher education in those categories), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. The description also explicitly notes that public or private nonprofits (including community-based and faith-based organizations) as well as for-profit organizations are welcome to compete, which is important because Head Start competitions sometimes attract a mix of local governments, school systems, community action agencies, and larger multi-site providers.
Timing details in the forecast indicate that the posting date and application due date were updated, and the original closing date listed is December 14, 2023. Applications must be submitted electronically, and the submission deadline is no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the listed due date. Because this is a forecast and updates are possible, applicants are expected to monitor the official listing for final dates and any changes to service areas, funding amounts, or requirements once the full notice is posted.
To identify exactly which Arkansas communities and service areas are available, prospective applicants are directed to the website referenced in the "Link to Additional Information" on the announcement, where OHS posts the detailed list of available service areas and the associated funding levels. Since the number and configuration of service areas may be updated prior to the official posting, applicants should check that page regularly for revisions. For questions or additional guidance, the forecast provides a contact email for the OHS Operations Center: OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com.Apply for HHS 2024 ACF OHS CH R6 0106
- 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/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of 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 Oct 12, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 14, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 pm Eastern Standard Time 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 $13,293,596.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 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 (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a forecasted discretionary grant opportunity 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 fund organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs in selected communities in Arkansas.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The listing is titled "Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Arkansas."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-CH-R6-0106.
What type of funding instrument is being offered?
The funding instrument type is a Grant, and it is categorized as a discretionary grant opportunity.
Which federal program listing (Assistance Listing/CFDA) does this fall under?
This opportunity falls under Assistance Listing (CFDA) 93.600, which is the primary federal program listing for Head Start.
What is the purpose of the grant awards?
The intent is to fund a recipient (or multiple recipients) to deliver comprehensive early childhood services to eligible children and families in defined, community-specific service areas in Arkansas.
What kinds of programs may be operated with these funds?
Funds are intended to support the operation of Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs, depending on the specific service area and award configuration.
Where will services be delivered?
Services are intended to be delivered in selected communities within Arkansas, within defined service areas identified by OHS.
Are the listed service areas final?
No. The forecast indicates that the service areas are projections and may change before the official notice of funding opportunity is posted.
How can an applicant find the exact Arkansas communities and service areas available?
Prospective applicants are directed to the website referenced in the "Link to Additional Information" on the announcement, where OHS posts the detailed list of available service areas and the associated funding levels.
Should applicants keep checking for updates to service areas and funding levels?
Yes. Because the number and configuration of service areas may be updated prior to the official posting, applicants are expected to check the additional information page regularly for revisions.
What is the total funding amount shown in the forecast?
The overall award ceiling shown in the forecast is $13,293,596.
How many awards are expected?
The forecast estimates 5 awards.
Does the forecast suggest one statewide award or multiple awards?
The estimated number of awards (5) suggests multiple separate service areas or projects may be funded rather than a single statewide award.
What activity area is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is categorized within the Income Security and Social Services activity area.
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, including various levels of government, school districts, higher education institutions, tribal governments, public housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status, with certain noted limits), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses.
Are state governments eligible to apply?
Yes. State governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are county or city governments eligible to apply?
Yes. County governments and city or township governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are independent school districts eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible applicants.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities, including Indian housing authorities, are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are included in the eligibility list (with the noted distinction that certain nonprofit categories referenced are "other than institutions of higher education").
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The description explicitly notes that public or private nonprofits, including community-based and faith-based organizations, are welcome to compete.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are welcome to compete. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and it also lists small businesses as eligible.
When is the application due?
The forecast references an original closing date of December 14, 2023, and notes that the posting date and application due date were updated. Applicants should monitor the official listing for the final, controlling due date when the full notice is posted.
What time is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the listed due date.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically.
Is this announcement a final Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)?
No. The information provided is described as a forecast, and updates are possible before the official notice of funding opportunity is posted.
What kinds of changes can occur between the forecast and the official posting?
The forecast indicates that service areas can change, and applicants are expected to monitor the official listing for final dates and any changes to service areas, funding amounts, or requirements once the full notice is posted.
Where can applicants direct questions about this opportunity?
Questions or requests for additional guidance can be sent to the OHS Operations Center at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com.
Who is the awarding agency?
The awarding entity is HHS, through ACF's Office of Head Start (OHS).
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