Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1401
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), released a discretionary grant competition to select a Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee to serve eligible children and families in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. The opportunity is intended to fund a single organization (one expected award) to operate comprehensive early childhood services under the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600), which typically includes early learning, health and developmental screenings, family engagement, nutrition, and other supports designed to promote school readiness and overall family well-being.
The grant makes available up to $1,687,740 per year (this figure is listed as the annual amount available and also appears as the award ceiling) to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in the county. Applicants may propose to provide either Head Start, Early Head Start, or a combination of both, depending on community needs and the applicant’s program design. The overall goal is to ensure that income-eligible children and their families in Lebanon County have access to high-quality early childhood programming that aligns with Head Start Program Performance Standards and related federal requirements.
A wide range of applicant types are eligible to apply, reflecting the program’s intent to attract capable local providers across sectors. Eligible applicants include public entities (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 both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. This broad eligibility means the competition is open to established community-based organizations, faith-based providers, education partners, and other qualified entities that can demonstrate the capacity to manage federal grant funds and deliver required services.
The funding opportunity is identified as “Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Lebanon County, Pennsylvania,” with Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1401. It was created on September 19, 2018, with an original application closing date of November 19, 2018. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For questions or to request additional information, prospective applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1401
- 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 -- Lebanon County, Pennsylvania" 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 19, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 19, 2018 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 $1,687,740.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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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FAQs: Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Lebanon County, Pennsylvania."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1401.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This discretionary grant competition is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The purpose is to select a Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee to serve eligible children and families in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania by operating comprehensive early childhood services under the Head Start program.
Where will services be provided?
Services are intended to be delivered in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity is intended to fund a single organization. One award is expected.
How much funding is available per year?
Up to $1,687,740 per year is available. This amount is listed as the annual amount available and also appears as the award ceiling.
What program does this funding support (CFDA/Assistance Listing)?
The funding supports the Head Start program under CFDA 93.600.
Can applicants propose Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?
Yes. Applicants may propose to provide Head Start, Early Head Start, or a combination of both, depending on community needs and the applicant's program design.
What kinds of services are typically included under the Head Start model described here?
The opportunity describes comprehensive early childhood services that typically include early learning, health and developmental screenings, family engagement, nutrition, and other supports designed to promote school readiness and overall family well-being.
What is the overall goal for children and families?
The goal is to ensure that income-eligible children and their families in Lebanon County have access to high-quality early childhood programming that aligns with Head Start Program Performance Standards and related federal requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, including:
- Public entities (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 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that category)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that category)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Are nonprofit organizations allowed to apply if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted exclusion for higher education institutions in that category).
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Both small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible applicant types.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are school districts and colleges/universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education are included in the eligible applicant types.
What date was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 19, 2018.
What was the original application due date?
The original application closing date was November 19, 2018.
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 due date.
Who can applicants contact with questions or to request additional information?
Prospective applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What federal standards are programs expected to align with under this opportunity?
The opportunity states that programming should align with Head Start Program Performance Standards and related federal requirements.
What kinds of organizations does the opportunity appear to be trying to attract?
Based on the broad eligibility described, the competition is open to established community-based organizations, faith-based providers, education partners, and other qualified entities that can demonstrate capacity to manage federal grant funds and deliver required services.
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee-- The Cities of Williamsburg and Poquoson; York and James City Counties, Virginia Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1404 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1404 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,597,830 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The Town of Smyrna; Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1395 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1395 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,344,542 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of Norton; Wise and Dickenson Counties, Virginia Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1405 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1405 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,968,958 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Mecklenburg, and Halifax Counties, Virginia Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1408 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1408 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,312,536 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Webster, Randolph, Taylor, Marion, Barbour, Preston, Pocahontas, Monongalia, and Tucker Counties, West Virginia Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1406 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1406 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,139,472 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1407 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1407 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,126,700 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Henderson, Knox, and Warren Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1463 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1463 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,554,997 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble Counties, Ohio Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1464 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1464 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,713,786 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie, and Shelby Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1466 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1466 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,284,248 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Tazewell and Woodford Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1467 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1467 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,115,756 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood Counties, Ohio Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1465 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1465 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,806,286 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Butler County, Ohio Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1468 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1468 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,013,359 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Macon County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1462 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1462 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,657,805 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Washington, District of Columbia Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1411 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1411 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $9,615,026 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, and Rock Counties, Minnesota Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1481 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1481 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,476,563 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Lake and Porter Counties, Indiana Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1482 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1482 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $14,999,637 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Columbiana and Jefferson Counties, Ohio Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1484 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1484 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,316,051 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Freeborn and Olmsted Counties, Minnesota Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1485 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1485 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,587,106 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties, Indiana Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1486 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1486 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $8,184,597 |
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