Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS HP R07 1723
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start, offered a competitive discretionary grant opportunity focused on increasing the availability of Early Head Start services for infants and toddlers in Dunklin, Pemiscot, and Scott Counties in Missouri. The main goal was to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for low-income children from birth to age three and their families. Funding could be used either to grow traditional Early Head Start slots and services or to build Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, which are designed to strengthen and support child care providers while ensuring children receive Early Head Start-level comprehensive supports.
The opportunity made approximately $3,287,229 available in total, with an expected two awards. In practical terms, this meant ACF anticipated funding up to two organizations to operate or expand services in the target counties, with an overall funding ceiling of $3,287,229 (the maximum amount that could be awarded under the announcement). The emphasis on EHS-CC Partnerships reflects a broader federal approach to increasing infant-toddler capacity by blending the strengths of Early Head Start (comprehensive family-focused services and quality standards) with the reach of community child care settings, aiming to improve quality and continuity of care while expanding the number of available slots.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of public and private entities, as long as they met the Head Start Act eligibility requirements (notably section 645A). Eligible applicants included state, county, and local governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled colleges and universities; federally recognized tribal governments; public housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status); private institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. This wide eligibility was intended to allow established Head Start agencies, child care partners, community-based organizations, and other qualified providers to compete to serve the identified communities.
The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity category was listed under income security and social services. The program is associated with CFDA number 93.600 (Head Start), which generally signals that the work must align with Head Start and Early Head Start performance expectations, including providing comprehensive services that can include child development services, health and developmental screenings, family support services, and strong family engagement components. While the notice summary does not list specific program design requirements, EHS and EHS-CC Partnership projects typically involve meeting Head Start Program Performance Standards and ensuring services are designed to support child development and family well-being in a coordinated, high-accountability framework.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity title and number (HHS 2020 ACF OHS HP R07 1723), an original posting/creation date of September 12, 2019, and an original application deadline of November 12, 2019. Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For prospective applicants needing guidance on the application process, ACF directed organizations to a federal grants "how to apply" resource page that explains registration, submission steps, and how the review process works. ACF also provided a dedicated contact email, EHS.CCPartnerships@acf.hhs.gov, for questions or requests for additional information related to the opportunity.
Overall, the grant competition was structured to channel federal resources into expanding infant-and-toddler early learning and care capacity in three specific Missouri counties, with a strong emphasis on quality and comprehensive services, and with flexibility for applicants to propose either direct Early Head Start expansion or partnership-based models that integrate Early Head Start standards into child care settings.Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS HP R07 1723
- 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 "Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants - Dunklin, Pemiscot and Scott Counties, Missouri" 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 Sep 12, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 12, 2019 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 $3,287,229.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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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| Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants - Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton and Dekalb Counties, Missouri Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS HP R07 1757 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS HP R07 1757 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $908,219 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The Towns of Lynn, Saugus, Nahant, Swampscott, Marblehead and Lynnfield, Massachusetts Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1632 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1632 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,347,172 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Franklin, Grand Isle, Chittenden and Addison Counties, Vermont Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1633 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1633 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,837,950 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Washington, Lamoille and Orange Counties, Vermont Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1634 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1634 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,455,180 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The Cities of Meriden, Wallingford, Southington and Berlin, Connecticut Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1635 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1635 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,240,928 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Waldo County, Maine Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1636 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1636 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,221,935 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Windsor County, Vermont Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1745 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1745 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $869,505 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Middlesex County and Hartford County, Connecticut excluding the City of New Britain, and the towns of Berlin, Enfield, Manchester, and Southington Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1746 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1746 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $10,130,032 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native Head Start Grantee -- Polk County, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CI R11 1782 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CI R11 1782 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $754,215 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native Head Start Grantee -- Peach Springs, Arizona Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CI R11 1781 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CI R11 1781 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $618,241 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of Bridgeport, the towns of Stratford, Fairfield, Easton, Trumbull, and Monroe within Fairfield County, Connecticut Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1767 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1767 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $10,434,282 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Essex County and the Village of Saranac Lake, New York Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1640 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1640 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,811,870 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The Cities of Niagara Falls, Newfane, North Tonawand and the Town of Lockport, New York Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1638 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1638 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,011,657 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Nassau County, New York Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1642 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1642 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,563,600 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Broome County, New York Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1643 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1643 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,275,928 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Cheshire and Sullivan Counties, New Hampshire Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1637 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R01 1637 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,604,955 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of Newark and Essex County, New Jersey Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1644 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1644 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,576,469 |
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