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Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Arkansas (Grant and Jefferson Counties) is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Arkansas | The Administration for Children and Families Click Here to Report Suspected Child Care Fraud Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Arkansas Opportunity Number: HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-CH-R6-0106 Posted Date: October 12, 2023 Close Information: Dec 14, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.
Award Ceiling: $13,293,596 https://www. grants. gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.
html? oppId=349369 Funding Opportunity ID: 349369 Opportunity Number: HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-CH-R6-0106 Opportunity Title: Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Arkansas Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Grant Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services Category Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 93.
600 Eligible Applicants: State 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 Additional Information on Eligibility: It is important to note that the eligibility requirements are different for Head Start and Early Head Start.
More information will be provided in the funding opportunity announcement.
ENTITIES APPLYING FOR HEAD START ONLY - OR - BOTH HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START: Eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations that can provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to children and families residing in service area identified in the funding opportunity announcement.
ENTITIES APPLYING FOR EARLY HEAD START ONLY: Eligibility is limited to public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in service area identified in the funding opportunity announcement. Entities operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs.
Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity.
Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq. , ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.
Agency Code: HHS-ACF-OHS Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families - OHS Posted Date: Oct 12, 2023 Close Date: Dec 14, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.
Last Updated Date: Oct 12, 2023 Award Ceiling: $13,293,596 Award Floor: $1,000,000 Estimated Total Program Funding: $13,293,596 Expected Number of Awards: 5 Description: This forecast has been modified to update the Estimated Post Date and Estimated Application due date.
The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS) will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families.
Funding is available in multiple communities with defined service areas within Arkansas. The number of available forecasted service areas are projections, and may be updated prior to the posting of the notice of funding opportunity. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the detailed list of available service areas, their corresponding funding levels and for posting updates.
Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSgrants@koniag-gs. com for additional information. Version: 1
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies within a community that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start services. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,783,057 annually. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Arkansas (Grant and Jefferson Counties) is funded by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arkansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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