Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R03 1872
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), offered a discretionary grant competition for organizations interested in operating Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs in communities within the state of Maryland. The purpose of the opportunity is to fund a grantee (or grantees) that can deliver comprehensive early childhood services to eligible children and families, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program requirements. In practical terms, this means supporting high-quality early learning and development services alongside family support, health-related services, and other core components typically associated with the Head Start model.
Funding under this competition was tied to one or more individually defined service areas within Maryland. The notice emphasizes that these service areas could change up until the official Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is published, which is important for applicants because final geographic boundaries and the specific communities to be served may not be fully locked in until the FOA is released. For applicants trying to plan partnerships, facilities, staffing, and enrollment strategies, that flexibility in service area definitions is a key detail.
A wide range of applicant types were eligible to compete. This included public entities (state, county, and city or township governments), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, tribal governments that are federally recognized, and institutions of higher education (both public and private). The opportunity was also open to nonprofit organizations, whether or not they hold 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education), and it extended eligibility to for-profit organizations, including small businesses. The description also specifically calls out community-based and faith-based organizations, indicating that applicants rooted in local community networks were encouraged to apply, alongside more traditional public or nonprofit providers.
The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 93.600. The opportunity was published under the funding opportunity number HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R03 1872. The posting indicates an anticipated total of three awards, with an award ceiling of $10,264,620. While the ceiling reflects the maximum expected amount for an award under this announcement, actual awards can vary depending on the defined service area, the program option(s) proposed (Head Start, Early Head Start, or both), enrollment levels, and final federal funding decisions.
Key dates included a creation/posting date of October 28, 2020, and an original closing date of January 5, 2021. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For additional details or clarifications while preparing an application, the announcement directs prospective applicants to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org. This contact point is especially relevant for questions about service area definitions, application logistics, or other pre-award issues that applicants may need to resolve before submitting.Apply for HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R03 1872
- 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/Early Head Start Grantee -- Communities in the state of Maryland" 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 Oct 28, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 05, 2021 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 $10,264,620.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 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 grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), for organizations interested in operating Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs in communities within the state of Maryland.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to fund a grantee (or grantees) that can deliver comprehensive early childhood services to eligible children and families, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program requirements. In practical terms, this includes high-quality early learning and development services along with family support and health-related services, plus other core components typically associated with the Head Start model.
What programs can be supported under this competition?
Applicants could propose to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or both, depending on what fits the needs of the defined service area(s) and the applicant's plan.
Where is this opportunity available?
The competition is focused on communities within the state of Maryland. Funding was tied to one or more individually defined service areas within Maryland.
What are "service areas" and why do they matter?
Service areas are the specific geographic areas within Maryland that the funded program(s) would be expected to serve. These boundaries matter for planning facilities, staffing, partnerships, and enrollment.
Can the service areas change?
Yes. The notice emphasizes that service areas could change up until the official Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is published. This means applicants may need to stay flexible in planning until the FOA locks in the final geographic boundaries and specific communities to be served.
Who is eligible to apply?
A broad range of organizations were eligible, including public entities (state, county, and city or township governments), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, and institutions of higher education (public and private). Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education) were eligible, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses) were also eligible.
Are community-based and faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The description specifically calls out community-based and faith-based organizations, indicating that locally rooted organizations were encouraged to apply alongside public agencies and other providers.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services under CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 93.600.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R03 1872.
How many awards were anticipated?
The posting indicates an anticipated total of three awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $10,264,620. This reflects the maximum expected amount for an award under this announcement.
Will every award be the full amount of the ceiling?
Not necessarily. The notice indicates that actual awards can vary depending on the defined service area, the program option(s) proposed (Head Start, Early Head Start, or both), enrollment levels, and final federal funding decisions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The creation/posting date is October 28, 2020.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was January 5, 2021.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Who can applicants contact for questions or clarifications?
Prospective applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional details or clarifications during application preparation.
What kinds of questions is the listed contact best suited to address?
The notice highlights this contact point as especially relevant for questions about service area definitions, application logistics, and other pre-award issues that applicants may need to resolve before submitting.
Is the opportunity limited to one grantee?
No. The purpose statement notes funding a grantee (or grantees), and the posting anticipates a total of three awards.
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