Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R04 1864
This funding opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS). It is designed to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs for eligible children and families in communities within the state of Georgia. In practical terms, the award supports organizations that can deliver comprehensive early childhood services, which typically include early learning and school readiness activities, health and developmental services, family support, and other wraparound resources that Head Start and Early Head Start programs are known for.
The opportunity is identified as "Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee -- Communities in the state of Georgia" under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-1864. It falls under the Funding Activity Category of Income Security and Social Services and is tied to CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) number 93.600, which corresponds to Head Start. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity category is listed as discretionary, meaning awards are made through a competitive process based on the merit of submitted applications and the specific program requirements outlined by OHS.
A key feature of this announcement is that funding is expected to be available for one "individually defined service area" in Georgia, although the exact service areas can change up until the formal funding opportunity announcement is published. This matters because applicants generally need to propose how they will serve a particular geographic area and the eligible population within it, including plans for facilities, staffing, community partnerships, and program governance. The notice also signals that there may be multiple awards overall, with an expected total of three awards, which suggests OHS anticipated making several selections connected to the broader competition or related service areas.
Eligibility is broad and includes a range of public and private entities. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or 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 (including Indian housing authorities); nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education); and for-profit organizations, including small businesses. The inclusion of both nonprofit and for-profit organizations indicates OHS is open to different organizational models, as long as the applicant can meet Head Start performance standards and program requirements.
The application timeline included a creation date of October 28, 2020, with an original closing date of January 5, 2021. Applications were required to be submitted electronically, and the deadline specified was no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The award ceiling listed is $10,879,156, which represents the maximum amount indicated for an award under this competition. While the ceiling provides a sense of scale, actual award amounts typically depend on the defined service area, funded enrollment levels, program option (Head Start vs. Early Head Start), and other factors established in the final announcement and budget guidance.
For additional details before or during the competition, applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org. This contact point is meant for operational or technical questions related to the competition, including clarifications about the service area and application process, especially since service area definitions were noted as subject to change until the official funding opportunity announcement was released.Apply for HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R04 1864
- 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 Georgia" 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 $10,879,156.00 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 funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS). It is intended to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs for eligible children and families in communities within the state of Georgia.
What is the official name and funding opportunity number?
The opportunity is identified as "Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee -- Communities in the state of Georgia" under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-1864.
Which agency is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by HHS through ACF, specifically the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What type of grant is this (competitive or formula)?
This is a discretionary opportunity, meaning awards are made through a competitive process based on the merit of submitted applications and the program requirements set by OHS.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What program area or category does this opportunity fall under?
The Funding Activity Category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The CFDA (now commonly referenced as the Assistance Listing) number is 93.600, which corresponds to Head Start.
What is the purpose of the award?
The award supports organizations that can deliver comprehensive early childhood services associated with Head Start and Early Head Start, such as early learning and school readiness activities, health and developmental services, family support, and other wraparound resources.
Where must services be provided?
Services must be provided in communities within the state of Georgia, tied to the service area(s) defined for this competition.
How many service areas are expected to be funded?
Funding is expected to be available for one "individually defined service area" in Georgia, based on the information provided.
Can the defined service area change?
Yes. The notice indicates that service areas can change up until the formal funding opportunity announcement is published.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The notice signals there may be multiple awards overall, with an expected total of three awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a broad range of public and private entities, including:
- State, county, and city or 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 (including Indian housing authorities)
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations, including small businesses
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are listed as eligible applicants.
Do nonprofits need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are included as eligible applicants (excluding institutions of higher education).
What programs can the selected organization(s) operate?
The competition is designed to select organization(s) to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs.
What kinds of services are typically expected under Head Start/Early Head Start?
The description emphasizes comprehensive early childhood services, which typically include early learning and school readiness activities, health and developmental services, family support, and other wraparound resources.
What is the application deadline that was listed?
The timeline provided includes an original closing date of January 5, 2021.
When was the opportunity created?
The creation date listed is October 28, 2020.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
The deadline specified was no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $10,879,156, representing the maximum amount indicated for an award under this competition.
Will every award equal the ceiling amount?
Not necessarily. The ceiling provides a sense of the maximum award size, while actual award amounts typically depend on the defined service area, funded enrollment levels, whether the program is Head Start vs. Early Head Start, and other factors established in the final announcement and budget guidance.
Who should applicants contact with questions?
Applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What types of questions is the OHS Operations Center contact intended for?
The contact point is intended for operational or technical questions related to the competition, including clarifications about the service area and the application process.
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