Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1637
The Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee opportunity for Cheshire and Sullivan Counties, New Hampshire is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). The purpose of the funding is to select one or more organizations to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and their families who live in Cheshire and Sullivan Counties. In practical terms, this means operating comprehensive early childhood programs that typically include early learning and development supports, family engagement services, and related health and developmental services that align with Head Start performance standards and requirements.
Funding under this announcement totals up to $2,604,955 per year (listed as the annual amount available, and also reflected as the award ceiling). The notice anticipates up to two awards, suggesting that the service area and/or program approach could be supported by more than one grantee depending on how applications are structured and how OHS decides to make awards. The funding is issued as a grant, and the funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services under CFDA 93.600, which is the longstanding federal assistance listing for Head Start.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that are capable of operating early childhood and family support programs at scale. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; 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/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those categories); and for-profit organizations, including small businesses. The announcement explicitly notes that public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations) as well as for-profit organizations may apply, as long as they can meet the program and administrative requirements associated with Head Start and/or Early Head Start operations.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-1637 and an original application closing date of November 12, 2019. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For applicants needing technical or procedural information tied to the competition process, the announcement directs interested parties to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Overall, this opportunity is aimed at ensuring continued or expanded access to high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for low-income and otherwise eligible children and families in Cheshire and Sullivan Counties by competitively selecting organizations with the capacity to manage federal grant funds, comply with Head Start regulations, and deliver comprehensive early childhood and family services across the designated New Hampshire service area.Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1637
- 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 -- Cheshire and Sullivan Counties, New Hampshire" 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 12, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 12, 2019 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 $2,604,955.00 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?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in Cheshire and Sullivan Counties, New Hampshire.
Which federal agency is running this competition?
The competition is run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to fund organizations that will deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and their families living in Cheshire and Sullivan Counties. In practice, this means operating comprehensive early childhood programs that align with Head Start performance standards and requirements.
What types of services are expected under Head Start and/or Early Head Start in this announcement?
The opportunity describes comprehensive early childhood services that typically include early learning and development supports, family engagement services, and related health and developmental services, consistent with Head Start performance standards and program requirements.
What geographic area will the funded program(s) serve?
The service area is Cheshire and Sullivan Counties in New Hampshire.
How much funding is available?
Up to $2,604,955 per year is listed as the annual amount available, and this is also reflected as the award ceiling.
Is the $2,604,955 amount a one-time total or an annual amount?
The announcement lists $2,604,955 as the annual amount available and also as the award ceiling.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate making?
The notice anticipates up to two awards, meaning OHS may select one or more grantees depending on application structures and award decisions.
What kind of federal funding instrument is this?
The funding is issued as a grant.
What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.600, which is the federal assistance listing for Head Start.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many entity types capable of operating early childhood and family support programs. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; 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/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories); and for-profit organizations, including small businesses.
Can nonprofit organizations apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status may apply (provided they are not institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories). The announcement also notes that public or private nonprofit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, may apply if they can meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start program and administrative requirements.
Can faith-based organizations apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes faith-based organizations within the types of public or private nonprofit organizations that may apply, as long as they can meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are eligible to apply if they can meet the program and administrative requirements for operating Head Start and/or Early Head Start.
Can institutions of higher education apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Can government entities apply?
Yes. State governments, county governments, and city or township governments are listed as eligible applicants. Independent school districts are also eligible.
Can tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Can public housing authorities apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-1637.
When was the application due?
The original application closing date was November 12, 2019.
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 should applicants contact for technical or procedural questions about the competition process?
The announcement directs applicants to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org for technical or procedural information tied to the competition process.
What is the main goal of the competition for Cheshire and Sullivan Counties?
The stated aim is to ensure continued or expanded access to high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for low-income and otherwise eligible children and families in Cheshire and Sullivan Counties by competitively selecting organizations with the capacity to manage federal grant funds, comply with Head Start regulations, and deliver comprehensive early childhood and family services across the designated service area.
Does the announcement indicate whether one organization or multiple organizations may be funded?
Yes. The notice anticipates up to two awards, which indicates that OHS may fund one or more organizations depending on how applications are structured and how award decisions are made.
What capabilities does an applicant need to be competitive based on the announcement summary?
The announcement emphasizes the ability to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs, manage federal grant funds, comply with Head Start regulations and performance standards, and deliver comprehensive services (early learning and development, family engagement, and related health and developmental supports) in Cheshire and Sullivan Counties.
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of Binghamton, and the Villages of Johnson City and Port Dickinson, and the Towns of Conklin, Kirkwood and Binghamton in Broome County, New York Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1747 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1747 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,861,819 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of East Orange, New Jersey Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1766 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1766 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,866,412 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Delaware County, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1703 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1703 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,620,894 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Allegany County, New York Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1645 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1645 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,872,438 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of Martinsville and Pittsylvania, Henry and Campbell Counties, Virginia Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1713 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1713 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,074,262 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Carroll County, Maryland Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1701 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1701 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,517,199 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1702 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1702 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $48,377,727 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of Winchester, and Clarke and Frederick Counties, Virginia Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1776 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1776 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,240,679 |
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Snyder, Union and Mifflin Counties, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1763 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1763 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,661,862 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Baltimore County, Maryland Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1704 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1704 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,731,065 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Washington, District of Columbia Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1705 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1705 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $14,579,232 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The Cities of Moneta, Goodview, Lynchburg, Madison Heights, Bedford, Amherst, Big Island, Huddleston and Goode, Virginia Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1706 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1706 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,403,231 |
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