Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS HP R04 1697
The Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants opportunity for the City of Shelby, North Carolina is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS). The core purpose is to increase the supply of high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for low-income infants and toddlers and to strengthen support for their families. Funding can be used in two main ways: either to expand Early Head Start (EHS) services directly, or to build and expand Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships that blend the strengths of Head Start standards with child care settings to broaden access and improve quality.
ACF set aside approximately $2,416,886 in total funding under this specific competition (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2020 ACF OHS HP R04 1697). The award ceiling is listed as $2,416,886, and ACF anticipated making about two awards, indicating a competitive process where only a small number of applicants would be funded. The program falls under the Income Security and Social Services activity category and is associated with CFDA 93.600, which is the long-standing catalog listing connected to Head Start/Early Head Start funding streams.
The opportunity is open to a wide range of eligible applicants, reflecting the different ways communities deliver early childhood services. 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 (excluding higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses. However, eligibility is ultimately tied to the requirements in section 645A of the Head Start Act, meaning applicants must be able to meet the legal and programmatic conditions that apply to Early Head Start grantees and partnership arrangements.
From a practical standpoint, the grant is designed to support expansions that increase the number of children served while maintaining strong quality expectations. Early Head Start emphasizes comprehensive services, which typically include developmentally appropriate early learning; health, dental, nutrition, and mental health supports; family engagement and family support services; and strong child development and safety practices. In the partnership model, funds generally support aligning child care partners with Early Head Start performance expectations so families can access full-day, full-year care that still delivers the intensive services and quality requirements associated with Early Head Start.
Key administrative dates provided in the listing include a creation date of September 12, 2019 and an original application due date of November 12, 2019. Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For applicants needing help beyond the notice itself, ACF provided a program contact email (EHS.CCPartnerships@acf.hhs.gov) for additional information. OHS also pointed applicants to ACFs grant application guidance website (https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/howto#chapter-4), which outlines the mechanics of applying, including registration steps, how to submit through Grants.gov, and how to understand the federal review process.Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS HP R04 1697
- 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 "Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants - The City of Shelby, North Carolina" 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 $2,416,886.00 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?
This opportunity is the Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants opportunity for the City of Shelby, North Carolina.
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), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition, meaning applicants compete for a limited number of awards.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The core purpose is to increase the supply of high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for low-income infants and toddlers and to strengthen support for their families.
What can grant funds be used for under this opportunity?
Funds can be used in two main ways: (1) to expand Early Head Start (EHS) services directly, or (2) to build and expand Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships that combine Head Start standards with child care settings to broaden access and improve quality.
What is the difference between expanding Early Head Start (EHS) and using the partnership model (EHS-CC Partnerships)?
Expanding EHS focuses on increasing EHS services directly. The EHS-CC Partnership model focuses on working with child care partners and aligning those settings with Early Head Start performance expectations, with the goal of helping families access full-day, full-year care that still delivers the comprehensive services and quality requirements associated with Early Head Start.
How much total funding was set aside for this specific competition?
ACF set aside approximately $2,416,886 in total funding under this competition.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $2,416,886.
How many awards did ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making about two awards, suggesting a highly competitive process with a small number of funded applicants.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2020 ACF OHS HP R04 1697.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600, which is connected to Head Start and Early Head Start funding streams.
What activity category is this program listed under?
The program falls under the Income Security and Social Services activity category.
Who is eligible to apply?
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 (excluding higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses.
Are there any additional eligibility requirements beyond the applicant type?
Yes. Eligibility is tied to the requirements in section 645A of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be able to meet the legal and programmatic conditions that apply to Early Head Start grantees and partnership arrangements.
Who does Early Head Start primarily serve?
Early Head Start is focused on services for low-income infants and toddlers, along with strengthening supports for their families.
What kinds of services does Early Head Start emphasize?
Early Head Start emphasizes comprehensive services, which typically include developmentally appropriate early learning; health, dental, nutrition, and mental health supports; family engagement and family support services; and strong child development and safety practices.
What is the practical goal of the expansions supported by this grant?
The grant is designed to support expansions that increase the number of children served while maintaining strong quality expectations.
What is the benefit of the partnership approach for families?
In the partnership model, the goal is to help families access full-day, full-year care in child care settings that are aligned with Early Head Start performance expectations and quality requirements.
When was this opportunity created?
The listing shows a creation date of September 12, 2019.
What was the original application due date?
The original application due date was November 12, 2019.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the submission deadline time zone and cutoff time?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Where can applicants find federal guidance on how to apply?
OHS referenced ACF's grant application guidance site at https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/howto#chapter-4, which covers registration steps, how to submit through Grants.gov, and how to understand the federal review process.
Who should applicants contact for additional information about this opportunity?
ACF provided the program contact email EHS.CCPartnerships@acf.hhs.gov for additional information.
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