Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R08 1088
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA), issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), invites applications to become the Head Start grantee serving a large multi-county area in northeastern South Dakota. The service area covered by this competition includes Beadle, Brown, Campbell, Day, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand, McPherson, Marshall, Potter, Roberts, Spink, and Walworth Counties. The goal is to fund an organization (or organizations) that can deliver comprehensive Head Start program services for eligible children and their families across these counties, consistent with Head Start requirements focused on early childhood education, health, family well-being, and related supports.
A key point in this notice is that the FOA was modified. The application due date changed, and updates were made to Sections III.2 and IV.2 of the FOA. Because of these changes, the Grants.gov electronic application package was revised, and applicants are required to re-download the updated package and use it for submission. The FOA also emphasizes that applicants must follow the specific file-upload instructions described in Section IV.2, including the requirement to upload three application files. In practical terms, this means organizations that previously downloaded forms or started assembling an application in an older package need to make sure they are working from the newest Grants.gov package to avoid submission problems or a noncompliant application.
Funding available under this announcement is listed as $2,570,640 per year (annual funding) to support Head Start services in the defined counties. The award ceiling is also stated as $2,570,640, indicating the maximum expected funding level for a single award under this FOA. The announcement anticipates up to two awards, which suggests ACF may fund one or more entities depending on how the competition is structured and how applications score in review, though applicants should rely on the FOA for the exact program design expectations and any service area breakdowns.
The opportunity is a discretionary grant (as opposed to a formula allocation), and it falls under the “Income Security and Social Services” activity category. The CFDA/assistance listing number provided is 93.600, which corresponds to Head Start. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-CH-R08-1088, and the original closing date shown in the source information is December 15, 2015, though the narrative makes clear the due date was changed through the modification, so applicants would need to confirm the current deadline in the amended FOA and Grants.gov posting.
Eligibility is broad and is designed to allow a range of capable local entities to compete. Eligible applicants include local governments (county and city/township), 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/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses. The description also highlights that local public or private nonprofit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit agencies within the community, are encouraged to apply if they can meet Head Start program requirements. At the same time, the FOA explicitly states that individuals, including sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible; applications from those parties will be disqualified from competitive review and cannot be funded.
Faith-based organizations are specifically noted as eligible if they meet the requirements, and they are directed to review ACF’s policy on grants to faith-based organizations (referenced via the ACF policy link in the FOA text). This inclusion signals that faith-based groups may compete on equal footing, provided they can comply with the applicable federal grant rules and Head Start program regulations. For questions or additional information, the FOA points applicants to the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org, which is presented as a support contact for applicants navigating the competition and submission process.
Overall, the announcement is a competitive solicitation to select a Head Start provider (or providers) for a defined South Dakota region, backed by roughly $2.57 million in annual federal funding, with special emphasis on using the updated Grants.gov application package due to FOA revisions and following the updated submission instructions to ensure the application is accepted for review.Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R08 1088
- The Administration for Children and Families - OHS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee - Beadle, Brown, Campbell, Day, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand, McPherson, Marshall, Potter, Roberts, Spink, and Walworth Counties, South Dakota" 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 $2,570,640.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). It invites applications to become the Head Start grantee serving a large multi-county area in northeastern South Dakota.
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose is to fund an organization (or organizations) that can deliver comprehensive Head Start program services for eligible children and their families across the listed counties, consistent with Head Start requirements focused on early childhood education, health, family well-being, and related supports.
Which counties are included in the service area?
The service area covered by this competition includes Beadle, Brown, Campbell, Day, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand, McPherson, Marshall, Potter, Roberts, Spink, and Walworth Counties in northeastern South Dakota.
How much funding is available each year?
The annual funding amount listed in the announcement is $2,570,640 per year to support Head Start services in the defined counties.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is stated as $2,570,640, meaning this is the maximum expected funding level for a single award under this FOA.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The announcement anticipates up to two awards. This suggests ACF may fund one or more entities depending on how the competition is structured and how applications score in review.
What type of grant is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant (not a formula allocation).
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The FOA lists the activity category as Income Security and Social Services.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The Assistance Listing/CFDA number provided is 93.600, which corresponds to Head Start.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-CH-R08-1088.
Was this FOA modified?
Yes. The notice states the FOA was modified, including a change to the application due date and updates to Sections III.2 and IV.2 of the FOA.
What changed as a result of the FOA modification?
Because of the changes, the Grants.gov electronic application package was revised. Applicants are required to re-download the updated package and use it for submission.
If we already downloaded the Grants.gov package earlier, can we use it?
No. The FOA emphasizes that applicants must re-download the updated Grants.gov application package. Organizations that previously downloaded forms or started an application in an older package should switch to the newest package to avoid submission problems or a noncompliant application.
Are there special file-upload requirements?
Yes. The FOA emphasizes that applicants must follow the specific file-upload instructions in Section IV.2, including the requirement to upload three application files.
How many application files must be uploaded?
The FOA states there is a requirement to upload three application files, and applicants must follow the file-upload instructions described in Section IV.2.
What happens if an applicant does not follow the updated submission instructions?
The FOA warns that using an older application package or failing to follow the specified file-upload instructions could lead to submission problems or a noncompliant application.
When is the application due?
The source information shows an original closing date of December 15, 2015. However, the narrative states the due date was changed through the FOA modification. Applicants need to confirm the current deadline in the amended FOA and the Grants.gov posting.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include local governments (county and city/township), 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/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses.
Are community-based organizations and faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The description highlights that local public or private nonprofit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, are encouraged to apply if they can meet Head Start program requirements.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and also includes small businesses as eligible applicants.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible?
No. The FOA explicitly states that individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The FOA states that foreign entities are not eligible. Applications from foreign entities will be disqualified from competitive review and cannot be funded.
Do faith-based organizations need to follow any additional policy guidance?
The FOA notes faith-based organizations are eligible if they meet program requirements, and it directs them to review ACF's policy on grants to faith-based organizations (referenced in the FOA).
What services are expected to be provided with these funds?
The FOA describes the goal as delivering comprehensive Head Start program services consistent with Head Start requirements, with a focus on early childhood education, health, family well-being, and related supports for eligible children and their families across the service area.
Where can applicants get help or ask questions?
The FOA points applicants to the OHS Operations Center for questions or additional information via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
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