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Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants - Multiple Communities in GA, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WI

ID: HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HP-0125 • Type: Posted
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Description

Posted: Oct. 28, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
This NOFO has been modified to update the Estimated Post Date and the 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 high-quality, comprehensive services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, or through the expansion of Early Head Start services. Federal funding totaling approximately $29,325,341 will be made available in roughly ten (10) competitive opportunities in nine (9) states. To view the detailed list of available service areas, funding levels, and other applicable information interested applicants are encouraged to visit https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/funding. Applicants may also email the OHS Operations Center at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.
Posted: Sept. 3, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Posted: Sept. 3, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Posted: Sept. 3, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Posted: Sept. 3, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Background
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) is issuing this funding opportunity to solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations. The goal is to provide high-quality, comprehensive services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships or through the expansion of Early Head Start services.

This initiative aims to enhance early learning settings and support the development of infants and toddlers, ensuring they are prepared for preschool. Approximately $29,325,341 in federal funding will be made available across roughly ten competitive opportunities in nine states.

Grant Details
The grant will fund high-quality programs that may include:
1. EHS-CC Partnerships: Partnering with local child care providers to offer comprehensive services that meet the needs of low-income working families, enhance access to high-quality child care, support development through relationship-based experiences, and prepare children for preschool.
2. Non-partnership EHS Expansion: Establishing new traditional EHS slots that provide intensive child development and family support services.
3. Combination Approach: Expanding EHS slots while implementing the EHS-CC Partnership model.

Recipients must ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and provide a minimum of 1,380 hours of service per year.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include public or private non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that can demonstrate their capacity to operate an EHS program effectively. Applicants must apply for the service area in which they intend to provide services.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is expected to begin as soon as high-quality services can be provided after award issuance, with full enrollment anticipated no later than 12 months after receiving a grant award.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is approximately $29,325,341 with funding available across roughly ten competitive opportunities in nine states.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in multiple communities across Georgia (GA), Louisiana (LA), Maryland (MD), Michigan (MI), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), Ohio (OH), Virginia (VA), and Wisconsin (WI).
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Overview

Agency
Office of Head Start (OHS) [HHS - ACF]
Category of Funding
Income Security and Social Services
Opportunity Zone Benefits
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
93.600 - Head Start
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 10/28/24 the Office of Head Start posted grant opportunity HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HP-0125 for Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants - Multiple Communities in GA, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WI with funding of $29.2 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 93.600 Head Start. It is expected that 20 total grants will be made worth between $1.2 million and $29.2 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Oct. 28, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Jan. 6, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.
Last Updated
Oct. 28, 2024, 11:14 a.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
Feb. 5, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Private institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
County governments
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
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Small businesses
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Info
Eligible applicants are any public or private non-profit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies pursuant to section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9840A(d).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.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.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$29,221,775
Floor
$1,224,493
Estimated Program Funding
$29,221,775
Estimated Number of Grants
20

Contacts

Contact
Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Contact Email
ohsgrants@koniag-gs.com
Contact Phone
(202) 690-7110
Additional Information Site
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/funding

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