Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R06 1885
This grant opportunity, titled "Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee -- Communities in the state of Oklahoma" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R06 1885), is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). The purpose is to fund one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs that deliver comprehensive early childhood and family support services for eligible children and families in Oklahoma. The funding falls under the Income Security and Social Services activity category and is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing 93.600.
The competition is open to a wide range of applicant types, reflecting how Head Start services are often delivered through different local systems and providers. Eligible applicants include public entities such as state, county, and city or township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities). It also includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments. On the private side, both nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, other than institutions of higher education) and private institutions of higher education are eligible, as well as for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses). The opportunity explicitly notes that community-based and faith-based organizations may apply, alongside other public or private entities.
Awards are intended to support the delivery of Head Start and/or Early Head Start services within Oklahoma, with funding potentially available in two separately defined service areas. Those service areas were described as subject to change up until the official funding opportunity announcement is published, which signals that the final geographic boundaries, communities covered, or service area definitions may be updated before awards are made. The expectation is that successful applicants would be responsible for operating the program services in their awarded area(s), consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start performance requirements and program expectations.
From a funding scale standpoint, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $24,081,190 and anticipates making about 6 awards. While the ceiling reflects the maximum potential award amount, actual award sizes typically depend on the specific service area, the number of children and families to be served, and the approved program scope and budget. The funding instrument is a grant, meaning recipients would receive federal financial assistance to carry out the approved Head Start/Early Head Start program activities, with ongoing compliance, reporting, and monitoring obligations typical of OHS awards.
Key dates included in the posting show a creation date of October 28, 2020, and an original closing date of January 5, 2021. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For applicants or interested parties needing clarification about the service areas or other competition details prior to the publication of the full announcement, OHS directed inquiries to the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R06 1885
- 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 Grantee -- Communities in the state of 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 Oct 28, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 05, 2021 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 $24,081,190.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 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 the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee -- Communities in the state of Oklahoma."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R06 1885.
Which federal agency is running this grant competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs that deliver comprehensive early childhood and family support services for eligible children and families in Oklahoma.
What types of programs can be funded under this opportunity?
Funding may support the operation of Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start performance requirements and program expectations.
Where must services be delivered?
Services are intended to be delivered within the state of Oklahoma.
Are specific service areas identified within Oklahoma?
Yes. Funding may be available in two separately defined service areas within Oklahoma.
Can the service areas change?
Yes. The service areas were described as subject to change up until the official funding opportunity announcement is published, meaning final geographic boundaries or definitions may be updated before awards are made.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing 93.600.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The posting places this opportunity under the Income Security and Social Services activity category.
What is the funding instrument for awards made under this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary grant competition?
It means awards are made through a competitive process rather than by formula, and applicants must submit proposals for review and selection.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, including public entities, tribal governments, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations, as described in the eligibility list in the posting.
Which public-sector organizations are eligible applicants?
Eligible public entities include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities).
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are listed as eligible, including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses.
Can community-based organizations apply?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly notes that community-based organizations may apply.
Can faith-based organizations apply?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly notes that faith-based organizations may apply.
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate making?
The posting anticipates making about 6 awards.
What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $24,081,190.
Will every award be for the full award ceiling amount?
Not necessarily. The ceiling reflects the maximum potential award amount, but actual award sizes typically depend on the specific service area, the number of children and families to be served, and the approved program scope and budget.
What responsibilities are expected of successful applicants?
Successful applicants are expected to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services in the awarded area(s), consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start performance requirements and program expectations.
Are there compliance or reporting obligations for recipients?
Yes. As a federal grant, recipients would have ongoing compliance, reporting, and monitoring obligations typical of Office of Head Start (OHS) awards.
What are the key dates listed in the posting?
The posting lists a creation date of October 28, 2020, and an original closing date of January 5, 2021.
When were applications due, and what time zone applied?
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?
The posting states that applications were required to be submitted electronically by the deadline.
Who can be contacted with questions about service areas or competition details?
OHS directed inquiries to the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What kinds of questions should be sent to the OHS Operations Center email?
The posting indicates that applicants or interested parties needing clarification about the service areas or other competition details prior to the publication of the full announcement should email the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
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