Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R10 1740
The Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- State of Alaska funding opportunity (HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R10 1740) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). The goal is to award grant funding to organizations that can operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Alaska. In practical terms, the selected grantee or grantees would be responsible for delivering comprehensive early childhood services that align with Head Start and Early Head Start program requirements, typically including early learning, health and developmental screenings, family support services, and strong parent and community engagement components.
The announcement makes available a total of $7,424,900 per year to support program operations, with an award ceiling listed at $7,424,900 and an expectation of two awards. This suggests the funding may be split across more than one service area, provider, or program model within the state, depending on how OHS structures the competition and selects grantees. The assistance is issued as a grant under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 93.600, which is the primary federal program identifier for Head Start.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that can demonstrate the capacity to deliver services at the required scale and quality. 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 and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in that category); and for-profit organizations, including small businesses. The inclusion of community-based and faith-based organizations is explicitly noted, reflecting the program’s intent to encourage a wide range of local providers that have strong ties to the communities they serve.
Key timing details in the source information show the opportunity was created on September 13, 2019, with an original closing date of November 12, 2019. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the listed due date. Organizations interested in clarification or operational questions related to the competition were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Overall, this opportunity is designed to identify and fund capable organizations to run Head Start and/or Early Head Start programming in Alaska with an annual funding level of about $7.4 million, supporting early childhood development and family well-being for children who meet Head Start or Early Head Start eligibility criteria in the state.Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R10 1740
- 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 -- State of Alaska" 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 13, 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 $7,424,900.00 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 funding opportunity?
This opportunity is titled Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- State of Alaska, referenced as HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R10 1740.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The competition is run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This is a discretionary grant competition, meaning applicants compete and awards are made based on selection decisions by the funding agency.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to award funding to organizations that can operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Alaska.
What kinds of services would grantees be expected to provide?
The selected grantee or grantees would be responsible for delivering comprehensive early childhood services aligned with Head Start and Early Head Start requirements. The description notes that services typically include:
- Early learning services
- Health and developmental screenings
- Family support services
- Parent and community engagement components
Where must services be delivered?
Services must be provided for eligible children and families living in Alaska.
How much funding is available each year?
The total amount listed is $7,424,900 per year to support program operations.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $7,424,900.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expectation of two awards.
Does the opportunity suggest the funding may be split among multiple grantees?
Yes. Because the total available amount is $7,424,900 per year and the opportunity expects two awards, it suggests the funding may be split across more than one service area, provider, or program model within Alaska, depending on how OHS structures selections.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The program is identified under CFDA/Assistance Listing number 93.600, which is the primary federal identifier for Head Start.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes entities that can demonstrate capacity to deliver services at the required scale and quality. The listed eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- 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 that category
- For-profit organizations, including small businesses
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly notes the inclusion of community-based and faith-based organizations, reflecting an intent to encourage providers with strong community ties.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 13, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date listed is November 12, 2019.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the listed due date.
Who should applicants contact with questions about the competition?
Questions and requests for clarification were directed to the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What is the overall goal of this competition in practical terms?
In practical terms, the competition aims to identify and fund capable organizations to run Head Start and/or Early Head Start programming in Alaska, supporting early childhood development and family well-being for children who meet program eligibility criteria.
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