Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R02 1421
This grant opportunity, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of Trenton, New Jersey" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-1421), was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (ACF-OHS). It is a discretionary grant competition intended to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families who live in the City of Trenton, New Jersey. The funding is tied to CFDA 93.600 and falls under the broad federal activity area of income security and social services.
The announcement makes available up to $3,220,813 per year to support program operations, with an anticipated total of two awards. Applicants are expected to use these funds to deliver comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, meaning center-based and/or other approved service models that support early learning and development, family well-being, and health-related needs for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in eligible households. While the notice does not list specific slots or service model requirements in the excerpt provided, the intent is clearly to fund a grantee capable of running a full Head Start/Early Head Start program that meets federal Head Start Program Performance Standards and serves the Trenton community.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that can demonstrate capacity to operate these services. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses. The description also emphasizes that both community-based and faith-based organizations may apply, reflecting the program's openness to different organizational structures as long as applicants can meet the operational, fiscal, and compliance demands of administering Head Start and/or Early Head Start.
The opportunity was created on September 18, 2018, with an original application deadline of November 19, 2018. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For prospective applicants seeking clarification or additional guidance connected to the competition, the notice directs them to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R02 1421
- 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 -- The City of Trenton, New Jersey" 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 18, 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 $3,220,813.00 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 title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of Trenton, New Jersey."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-1421.
Which federal agency released this opportunity?
This opportunity was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (ACF-OHS).
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant competition.
What is the purpose of this competition?
The 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 the City of Trenton, New Jersey.
Who is the intended service area?
The intended service area is the City of Trenton, New Jersey.
Who is supposed to benefit from the funded services?
The funded services are intended for eligible children and families living in the City of Trenton, New Jersey, including infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in eligible households.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The funding is tied to CFDA 93.600.
What broad federal activity area does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under the broad federal activity area of income security and social services.
How much funding is available?
The announcement makes available up to $3,220,813 per year to support program operations.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates a total of two awards.
What are applicants expected to do with the grant funds?
Applicants are expected to use the funds to deliver comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start services that support early learning and development, family well-being, and health-related needs.
What service models are included under "comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start services"?
The description indicates center-based and/or other approved service models may be used, as long as they provide comprehensive services consistent with Head Start and/or Early Head Start expectations.
Are specific numbers of slots or specific service model requirements listed in the information provided?
No. The excerpt provided does not list specific slots or detailed service model requirements. It does state the intent to fund a grantee capable of running a full Head Start/Early Head Start program for the Trenton community.
What standards must the funded program meet?
The program is expected to meet the federal Head Start Program Performance Standards and be capable of handling the operational, fiscal, and compliance requirements involved in administering Head Start and/or Early Head Start.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. 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 tribal governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
Can community-based organizations apply?
Yes. The description emphasizes that community-based organizations may apply, provided they can meet the operational, fiscal, and compliance demands of administering Head Start and/or Early Head Start.
Can faith-based organizations apply?
Yes. The description emphasizes that faith-based organizations may apply, provided they can meet the operational, fiscal, and compliance demands of administering Head Start and/or Early Head Start.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed separately as eligible.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 18, 2018.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was November 19, 2018.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time zone applied to the submission deadline?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Who should prospective applicants contact for clarification or guidance?
Prospective applicants seeking clarification or additional guidance were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center.
What is the contact email address for the OHS Operations Center?
The contact email address provided is OHSTech@reviewops.org.
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