Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1768
The Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee opportunity for counties in Mississippi (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1768) is a discretionary federal 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 purpose of the funding is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs that deliver comprehensive early childhood and family support services for eligible children and their families living in specific Mississippi counties. In practical terms, this competition is about choosing grantees that will be responsible for running early learning and child development services, along with associated family services, for communities where ACF is making grant funds available through this notice.
The service area covered by the announcement is limited to the following Mississippi counties: Alcorn, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Claiborne, Franklin, Hancock, Hinds, Itawamba, Lauderdale, Lee, Leflore, Lincoln, Monroe, Neshoba, Pearl River, Perry, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Scott, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union, Warren, Winston, Yalobusha, and Yazoo. Applications are expected to propose how the applicant will provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services specifically to children and families residing in these counties, consistent with Head Start program requirements and performance standards.
Funding is substantial: up to $43,560,479 per year is available in annual grant funds to support services across the listed counties, with an expected total of 11 awards. The published award ceiling is also $43,560,479, indicating that the full annual amount referenced in the notice represents the maximum funding level available under this competition. The program is listed under Assistance Listing/CFDA 93.600 and falls within the funding activity category of Income Security and Social Services, reflecting its focus on supporting child development outcomes and strengthening families through comprehensive community-based services.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of public and private entities. 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 Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The narrative description also emphasizes that both community-based and faith-based organizations may apply, and that for-profit organizations are allowed to compete, which is notable since many Head Start operators are traditionally nonprofit or public agencies.
Key dates in the opportunity record show it was created on September 12, 2019, with an original application closing date of November 12, 2019. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For applicants seeking clarifications or operational details related to applying, the notice directs interested parties to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1768
- 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 -- Counties within the state of Mississippi" 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 $43,560,479.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 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 this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition titled the Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee opportunity for counties in Mississippi. It is identified by Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1768.
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), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs that deliver comprehensive early childhood and family support services for eligible children and their families in specific Mississippi counties named in the announcement.
What kinds of services are expected under Head Start and/or Early Head Start in this announcement?
Applicants are expected to propose how they will operate early learning and child development services, along with associated family services, for eligible children and families in the covered counties, consistent with Head Start program requirements and performance standards.
What is the service area for this opportunity?
The service area is limited to specific counties in Mississippi listed in the announcement. Applications are expected to propose services to children and families residing in those counties.
Which Mississippi counties are included?
The listed counties are: Alcorn, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Claiborne, Franklin, Hancock, Hinds, Itawamba, Lauderdale, Lee, Leflore, Lincoln, Monroe, Neshoba, Pearl River, Perry, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Scott, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union, Warren, Winston, Yalobusha, and Yazoo.
Do applicants have to serve all listed counties?
The announcement states that applications are expected to propose how the applicant will provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services specifically to children and families residing in the listed counties. The notice does not provide additional detail here about whether an applicant must propose to serve all counties versus a subset.
How much funding is available?
Up to $43,560,479 per year is available in annual grant funds to support services across the listed counties.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The published award ceiling is $43,560,479, which matches the maximum annual amount referenced in the notice.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity record indicates an expected total of 11 awards.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This is described as a discretionary federal grant competition, meaning it is a competitive process rather than a formula-based allocation.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?
The program is listed under Assistance Listing/CFDA 93.600.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and private entities, including government bodies, schools and universities, tribal governments, housing authorities, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses), as described in the announcement.
Are state governments eligible to apply?
Yes. State governments are included in the eligible applicant types listed.
Are county or city/township governments eligible to apply?
Yes. County governments and city/township governments are included in the eligible applicant types listed.
Are independent school districts eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are included in the eligible applicant types listed.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are included in the eligible applicant types listed.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are included in the eligible applicant types listed.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are included in the eligible applicant types listed.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are included, as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories, as described in the eligibility list.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The narrative description emphasizes that both community-based and faith-based organizations may apply.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are eligible, and small businesses are also eligible. The description highlights that for-profit organizations are allowed to compete.
When was this opportunity record created?
The opportunity record shows it was created on September 12, 2019.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is November 12, 2019.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
How were applications required to be submitted?
The notice states that applications had to be submitted electronically by the deadline.
Who should applicants contact with questions about applying?
The announcement directs interested parties to contact the OHS Operations Center for clarifications or operational details related to applying.
What is the email address for the OHS Operations Center contact?
Applicants are directed to email OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What does it mean that the opportunity is for Head Start and/or Early Head Start?
Based on the announcement language, applicants may propose to operate Head Start programs, Early Head Start programs, or both, to deliver comprehensive early childhood and family support services in the specified counties, consistent with Head Start requirements and performance standards.
Does the announcement specify which children and families must be served?
It states services are for eligible children and their families living in the specified Mississippi counties, and that proposed services should be consistent with Head Start program requirements and performance standards. No additional eligibility detail is provided in the summary text.
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington Counties, North Carolina Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1693 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1693 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,278,955 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Clayton County, Georgia Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1688 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1688 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,627,701 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The Cities of Cottageville and Estill, South Carolina Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1689 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1689 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,915,403 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Martin County, Florida Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1690 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1690 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,534,263 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The Cities of Georgiana, Evergreen, Troy, Ozark, Luverne, Elba, Enterprise, Greenville, Midland City, Brundidge, Union Springs and Monroeville, Alabama Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1691 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1691 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,977,969 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee --The Cities of Hazard, Blackey, Hyden, Yerkes, Littcarr, Whitesburg, Jenkins, Stinnett, Emmalena, Wooton, Hindman, Topmost, Mayking and Yeaddiss, Kentucky Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1700 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R04 1700 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,768,121 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Lucas County, Ohio Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1658 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1658 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,466,919 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- St. Clair County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1659 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1659 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $12,469,665 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Ross County, Ohio Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1630 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1630 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,591,583 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Cook County, Illinois with the exception of the City of Chicago Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1631 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1631 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,338,647 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Mahoning County, Ohio Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1628 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1628 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,862,062 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Jackson and Williamson Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1742 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1742 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,709,379 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Racine County, Wisconsin Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1650 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1650 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,388,986 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Brown and Manitowoc Counties, Wisconsin Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1647 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1647 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,230,303 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Clay and Wilkins Counties, Minnesota Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1653 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1653 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,622,898 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Jefferson, Jennings, and Scott Counties, Indiana Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1648 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1648 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,135,084 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Lake County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1649 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1649 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,012,745 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Hillsdale and Jackson Counties, Michigan Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1627 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1627 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $9,026,530 |
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