Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R04 1049
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS), is seeking one organization to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for Henry, Gibson, and Weakley Counties in Tennessee. The goal of the award is to ensure eligible infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children (birth to five) and their families in these counties receive high-quality, comprehensive services through either a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach, or through Head Start-only or Early Head Start-only programming. The funding is intended to support the full scope of Head Start/Early Head Start expectations, meaning services are not limited to classroom instruction but are designed to be comprehensive and family-centered, consistent with Head Start program requirements.
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) has been modified, and applicants are expected to pay close attention to the changes. The application due date was changed, and revisions were made to Sections III.2 and IV.2 of the FOA. Importantly, the Grants.gov application package was also revised; applicants must re-download the updated package and use that version to submit their application. The FOA also points applicants to specific instructions in Section IV.2 for uploading three application files, which suggests the submission process is sensitive to formatting and packaging requirements. For questions or additional guidance, applicants can contact the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Annual funding of $2,136,242 is available, with an expected single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) and an award ceiling set at the same amount, indicating the agency anticipates selecting one grantee to cover the full service area. The opportunity is a discretionary grant under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's broader mission of supporting child development and family well-being, not just early education.
Eligibility depends on what an applicant proposes to operate, and the FOA emphasizes that the rules differ for Head Start versus Early Head Start. For applicants seeking to run Head Start only, or both Head Start and Early Head Start together, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area that can provide Head Start services there. These applicants must also demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). In other words, proposing Head Start (alone or combined) comes with a specific statutory designation requirement that applicants must show they satisfy.
For applicants proposing to operate Early Head Start only, the eligibility scope is broader. Eligible applicants may include any public or private nonprofit organization (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit organizations pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), as long as they are in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing there. The FOA also clarifies that entities already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs, and that faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible if they meet the requirements. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to review ACF's policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations (linked in the FOA).
The FOA also draws a clear line around ineligible applicants. Applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships, and from foreign entities are not allowed and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding. The broader eligibility list included in the source data (for example, various levels of government, school districts, higher education institutions, tribal governments, public housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations) reflects the general applicant types ACF systems may recognize, but the narrative eligibility sections make it clear that the decisive factor is whether the applicant meets the specific Head Start Act eligibility provisions for the particular program approach being proposed (Head Start, Early Head Start, or both) and can serve the defined Tennessee counties.
Key identifiers for the opportunity include the title "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Henry, Gibson, and Weakley Counties, Tennessee" and the funding opportunity number HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-1049. The original closing date listed in the source data is 2015-12-15, but because the FOA states the due date has changed, applicants should rely on the currently posted FOA and the revised Grants.gov package for the actual deadline and submission instructions.Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R04 1049
- The 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 - Henry, Gibson, and Weakley Counties, Tennessee" 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 2015-10-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2015-12-15. (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 $2,136,242.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS), to select one organization to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for Henry, Gibson, and Weakley Counties in Tennessee.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity title is "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Henry, Gibson, and Weakley Counties, Tennessee."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-1049.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF expects to make one award (ExpectedAwards: 1), meaning the agency anticipates selecting a single grantee to cover the full service area.
What is the annual funding amount available?
The annual funding amount available is $2,136,242.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $2,136,242, the same as the annual funding amount indicated in the opportunity description.
What counties in Tennessee are included in the service area?
The service area is limited to Henry County, Gibson County, and Weakley County in Tennessee.
Who is intended to benefit from the services funded by this award?
The funded services are intended for eligible infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children (birth to five) and their families living in Henry, Gibson, and Weakley Counties.
What program options may an applicant propose?
An applicant may propose one of the following approaches:
- A combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach
- Head Start-only programming
- Early Head Start-only programming
Are services limited to classroom instruction?
No. The funding is intended to support the full scope of Head Start/Early Head Start expectations. Services are described as comprehensive and family-centered, not limited to classroom instruction, and must be consistent with Head Start program requirements.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, reflecting a broader mission focused on child development and family well-being.
Has the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) been modified?
Yes. The FOA has been modified, and applicants are expected to pay close attention to the changes described in the FOA.
What changes were made to the FOA?
Based on the information provided, the FOA changes include:
- The application due date was changed.
- Revisions were made to Sections III.2 and IV.2.
- The Grants.gov application package was revised.
Do applicants need to re-download the Grants.gov application package?
Yes. Applicants must re-download the updated Grants.gov application package and use that version to submit their application.
What should applicants know about the file upload/submission process?
The FOA points applicants to instructions in Section IV.2 for uploading three application files. This suggests the submission process is sensitive to formatting and packaging requirements, and applicants should follow Section IV.2 closely.
Where should applicants look for the correct application due date?
Because the FOA states the due date has changed, applicants should rely on the currently posted FOA and the revised Grants.gov package for the actual deadline and submission instructions.
The source data shows an original closing date. Is that still valid?
The source data lists an original closing date of 2015-12-15, but the FOA indicates the due date has changed. Applicants should not rely on the original date and should instead follow the deadline stated in the currently posted FOA and updated Grants.gov package.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Head Start-only services?
If proposing Head Start-only, eligibility is limited to:
- Local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations), or
- Local for-profit agencies
These entities must be located in the service area and able to provide Head Start services there, and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply if proposing a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
If proposing both Head Start and Early Head Start together, eligibility follows the same limitation described for Head Start: local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area that can provide Head Start services there, and the applicant must demonstrate they meet the designation requirements under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start-only services?
If proposing Early Head Start-only, eligibility is broader. Eligible applicants may include any public or private nonprofit organization (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit organizations pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), as long as they are in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing there.
Do applicants have to be located in the service area?
Yes. The eligibility language emphasizes that applicants must be in the service area and able to provide services to children and families residing in Henry, Gibson, and Weakley Counties.
Are organizations that already operate Head Start eligible to operate Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The FOA clarifies that entities already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly included among eligible entities (when they meet the applicable program requirements). The FOA also encourages faith-based organizations to review ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations (as linked in the FOA).
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not allowed and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Applications from foreign entities are not allowed and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding.
Does the general eligibility list in system data control eligibility?
No. While system data may show a broad set of applicant types ACF systems recognize, the FOA narrative makes clear that the decisive factor is whether the applicant meets the specific Head Start Act eligibility provisions for the program approach being proposed (Head Start, Early Head Start, or both) and can serve the defined Tennessee counties.
What statutory provision is emphasized for Head Start designation eligibility?
For proposals that include Head Start (Head Start-only or combined Head Start and Early Head Start), applicants must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
What statutory provision is referenced for Early Head Start-only eligibility?
For proposals that are Early Head Start-only, eligibility is described pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)).
Who can applicants contact for questions or additional guidance?
Applicants can contact the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
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