Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1643

The "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Broome County, New York" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1643) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Office of Head Start (OHS). Its purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families who live in Broome County, New York. In practical terms, the award supports early childhood education and development services, along with family support components that are typical of Head Start and Early Head Start programming.

Funding is available at approximately $2,275,928 per year to deliver program services. The listing indicates an expected number of awards of 2, meaning ACF may fund up to two providers under this competition depending on the applications received and the program design proposed. The award ceiling is listed as $2,275,928, which aligns with the annual amount stated in the announcement and signals the maximum annual funding level anticipated under this opportunity.

A wide range of applicant types are eligible to apply. 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, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The competition is also open to nonprofit organizations (both those with 501(c)(3) IRS status and those without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education). Additionally, for-profit organizations are eligible, including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses. The announcement also explicitly notes that community-based and faith-based organizations may apply, reflecting Head Start's long-standing model of being delivered through a variety of local organizations.

From a classification standpoint, this opportunity is a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) and falls under the broader federal activity category of Income Security and Social Services. The associated assistance listing is CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 93.600, which is the standard federal listing for Head Start.

Key administrative details included in the source information show the opportunity was created on September 12, 2019, with an original application due date (closing date) of November 12, 2019. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Organizations interested in more details were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org, which is typically used to provide technical or process-related guidance for applicants preparing submissions.

Overall, the opportunity is intended to ensure that Broome County has funded providers capable of delivering comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, using federal funding at the stated annual level, through a competitive process open to qualified public, nonprofit, tribal, and for-profit organizations.

  • 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 -- Broome County, New York" 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 $2,275,928.00 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 the name of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Broome County, New York."

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1643.

Which federal agency is running this competition?

This is a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).

What is the purpose of the award?

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 Broome County, New York.

Who is the service area for this funding?

Services are intended for eligible children and families who live in Broome County, New York.

What kinds of services does the funding support?

The award supports Head Start and/or Early Head Start programming, including early childhood education and development services and family support components that are typical of Head Start and Early Head Start.

How much funding is available per year?

Approximately $2,275,928 per year is available to deliver program services.

What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?

The award ceiling is listed as $2,275,928, which indicates the maximum anticipated annual funding level under this opportunity.

How many awards does ACF expect to make?

The expected number of awards is 2, meaning ACF may fund up to two providers depending on the applications received and the program design proposed.

Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?

This is a discretionary grant competition, meaning awards are made through a competitive process.

What is the funding instrument type?

The funding instrument type is a Grant.

What is the federal activity category for this opportunity?

The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.

What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?

The Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) number is 93.600, which corresponds to Head Start.

What types of organizations are eligible to apply?

A wide range of applicant types are eligible, including public entities, school districts, higher education institutions, tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations.

Are state, county, or city governments eligible applicants?

Yes. Public entities such as state, county, and city or township governments are listed as eligible applicants.

Are independent school districts eligible?

Yes. Independent school districts are included in the eligible applicant types.

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?

Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are eligible to apply.

Are public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities eligible?

Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicant types.

Are nonprofit organizations eligible if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?

Yes. Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.

Are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations eligible?

Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) IRS status are eligible (as long as they are not institutions of higher education).

Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?

Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses.

Can community-based organizations apply?

Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that community-based organizations may apply.

Can faith-based organizations apply?

Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that faith-based organizations may apply.

When was this opportunity created?

The opportunity was created on September 12, 2019.

What was the application due date?

The original application due date (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 can applicants contact for technical or process-related guidance?

Applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org for technical or process-related guidance related to preparing submissions.

Does the opportunity allow Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?

Yes. The opportunity is designed to fund an organization or organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Broome County, New York.

Will ACF necessarily fund two organizations?

Not necessarily. The listing indicates an expected number of awards of 2, meaning ACF may fund up to two providers depending on the applications received and the program design proposed.

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