Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R03 1896
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), is offering a discretionary grant competition to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs in Washington, District of Columbia. The purpose of the opportunity is to fund direct services for eligible young children and their families, consistent with the Head Start and Early Head Start mission of promoting school readiness and healthy development through comprehensive early childhood education, health, mental health, nutrition, and family support services.
This competition is open to a wide range of applicant types, reflecting how Head Start services are often delivered through partnerships across the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and 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. In practical terms, this means community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, education providers, and certain private operators can all compete, as long as they can meet Head Start program requirements and deliver services in the defined area.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services under CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) number 93.600. The opportunity anticipates up to 2 awards, with an award ceiling listed at $4,878,494, indicating the maximum expected annual funding amount per award under this listing (actual award amounts can vary based on the final service area, funded enrollment, program option, and federal determinations). The service area is described as an individually defined area within the District of Columbia, and OHS notes that service area boundaries may change up until the formal funding opportunity announcement is published, which matters for applicants trying to plan sites, enrollment, staffing, and community partnerships.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity title "Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee -- Washington, District of Columbia" and funding opportunity number HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1896. The posting shows a creation date of October 28, 2020, with 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, underscoring that late submissions would not be considered under the standard federal grants process.
For prospective applicants seeking clarification, OHS directs inquiries to the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org. This contact is positioned as the place to request additional information, including questions related to the competition and, potentially, the evolving definition of the service area prior to the final announcement.Apply for HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R03 1896
- 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 -- Washington, District of Columbia" 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 $4,878,494.00 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 funding opportunity title is "Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee -- Washington, District of Columbia."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1896.
Which federal agency is offering this competition?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), is offering this discretionary grant competition.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund direct services for eligible young children and their families in alignment with the Head Start and Early Head Start mission: promoting school readiness and healthy development through comprehensive early childhood education and related supports.
What types of services are expected to be provided under Head Start and/or Early Head Start?
The opportunity describes comprehensive services that can include early childhood education, health, mental health, nutrition, and family support services, delivered to eligible children and their families.
Where must services be delivered?
Services must be delivered in Washington, District of Columbia, within an individually defined service area described for this competition.
How is the service area defined?
The service area is described as an individually defined area within the District of Columbia. The Office of Head Start notes that the service area boundaries may change up until the formal funding opportunity announcement is published.
Why do potential service area changes matter to applicants?
If boundaries shift before the final announcement, it can affect planning for locations/sites, enrollment targets, staffing plans, and community partnerships that support service delivery in the defined area.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category and Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?
The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services. The Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) number is 93.600.
How many awards does this opportunity anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates up to 2 awards.
What is the award ceiling listed for this competition?
The award ceiling is listed at $4,878,494, which reflects the maximum expected annual funding amount per award under this listing (with actual awards potentially varying based on federal determinations and program design factors described in the opportunity summary).
Does the award ceiling mean every award will be exactly $4,878,494?
No. The posting indicates this is a ceiling (maximum expected annual amount per award) and notes that actual award amounts can vary based on the final service area, funded enrollment, program option, and federal determinations.
Who is eligible to apply?
The competition is open to a wide range of applicant types, including:
- 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 (excluding higher education institutions within those nonprofit categories)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, with the noted exception that higher education institutions are handled under the higher-education applicant categories rather than those nonprofit categories.
Are for-profit entities allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and also includes small businesses as a separate eligible applicant type.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
The information provided indicates that community-based organizations and faith-based organizations can compete, as long as they are otherwise eligible and can meet Head Start program requirements and deliver services in the defined area.
Does an applicant have to operate both Head Start and Early Head Start?
The competition is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs, which indicates an applicant may propose Head Start, Early Head Start, or both, consistent with the opportunity scope and requirements.
When was the opportunity posted and what were the key dates shown?
The posting shows a creation date of October 28, 2020, and an original closing date of January 5, 2021.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What was the application deadline time zone and cutoff time?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What happens if an application is submitted after the deadline?
The posting emphasizes the standard federal grants process expectation that late submissions would not be considered.
Who can applicants contact with questions about the opportunity?
Prospective applicants are directed to the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What kinds of questions can be directed to the OHS Operations Center email?
The contact is positioned as the place to request additional information, including questions related to the competition and potentially questions tied to the evolving definition of the service area prior to the final announcement.
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