Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2022 ACF OHS CH R5 0140
This funding opportunity, titled "Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Indiana" (Funding Opportunity Number: HHS 2022 ACF OHS CH R5 0140), is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs for eligible children and families in an identified community service area within Indiana. In practical terms, the award supports early childhood education, health, family well-being, and related comprehensive services that Head Start and Early Head Start are known for, with the funding tied to a specific, pre-defined local service area rather than being a statewide pot that applicants can use anywhere.
A wide range of applicant types are allowed to compete, reflecting OHS's intent to attract capable operators from across the public, nonprofit, education, tribal, and private sectors. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/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 and Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses. The solicitation specifically notes that public or private nonprofits are welcome, including community-based and faith-based organizations, and it also allows for-profit entities to apply, which is important for communities where early childhood services may be delivered by a mix of provider types.
The opportunity is categorized under the federal funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services and is associated with CFDA (now Assistance Listing) number 93.600, which is the primary federal listing for Head Start. The funding instrument type is a grant. The notice indicates that funding is available for one individually defined service area in Indiana, and applicants are directed to the "Link to Additional Information" referenced in the official posting to see the specific service area(s) available and the corresponding funding levels. This detail matters because Head Start funding amounts are typically determined based on the service area award being competed, including the funded enrollment and program expectations tied to that locality.
From a funding and scale perspective, the listed award ceiling is $2,659,034, and the agency expected to make 2 awards. Those figures suggest a moderate-sized competition in which the federal government anticipates selecting two recipients or making two awards associated with this Indiana competition, potentially reflecting multiple program options (Head Start and/or Early Head Start) or distinct operating arrangements. The official description emphasizes that the awarded organization(s) will be responsible for delivering services to eligible children and families, meaning applicants should be prepared to show capacity for program operations, compliance, staffing, facilities, community partnerships, and the full range of Head Start performance expectations typically required under OHS oversight.
Key timing details in the source data show the opportunity was created on November 19, 2021, with an original application closing date of February 2, 2022. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the due date, indicating a strict deadline and a standard federal submission process. For questions or clarifications, applicants were invited to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com, and the notice repeatedly points potential applicants to the additional-information link for the definitive list of Indiana service areas and funding levels tied to each area.Apply for HHS 2022 ACF OHS CH R5 0140
- 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 Recipient -- Communities in the state of Indiana" 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 Nov 19, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 02, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 pm Eastern Standard Time 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 $2,659,034.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Indiana" and the Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2022 ACF OHS CH R5 0140.
Which federal agency is running this competition?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs for eligible children and families in an identified community service area within the state of Indiana.
Is this funding statewide, or is it tied to specific locations?
The funding is tied to a specific, pre-defined local community service area (or service areas) within Indiana. It is not a general statewide pot that can be used anywhere in the state.
Where do applicants find the specific Indiana service area(s) and funding levels?
The notice directs applicants to the "Link to Additional Information" in the official posting to see the specific service area(s) available and the corresponding funding levels.
What types of services are expected to be delivered under this award?
The award supports the comprehensive services commonly associated with Head Start and Early Head Start, including early childhood education, health, and family well-being services for eligible children and families within the defined service area.
What is the federal funding activity area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the federal funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA or Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The CFDA (now Assistance Listing) number associated with this opportunity is 93.600, which is the primary federal listing for Head Start.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, including:
- State, county, and city/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 and Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
Are faith-based or community-based nonprofits allowed to apply?
Yes. The solicitation specifically notes that public or private nonprofits are welcome, including community-based and faith-based organizations.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The opportunity allows for-profit entities to apply, and it also lists small businesses as eligible applicants.
How much funding is available (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $2,659,034.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency expected to make 2 awards.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary federal grant competition?
It means awards are made through a competitive process in which one or more applicants are selected to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in the identified Indiana service area, rather than funds being distributed automatically by formula.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on November 19, 2021.
What was the application closing date listed in the notice?
The original application closing date was February 2, 2022.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were due by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the due date.
Who can applicants contact with questions about the opportunity?
Applicants were invited to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com.
What responsibilities should an awarded organization be prepared to take on?
The selected recipient(s) will be responsible for delivering services to eligible children and families in the defined service area. The notice highlights that applicants should be prepared to demonstrate capacity for program operations, compliance, staffing, facilities, community partnerships, and meeting Head Start performance expectations under OHS oversight.
Does the notice explain how funding amounts are determined?
The notice indicates that funding amounts are tied to the specific service area being competed and that applicants should refer to the additional-information link for the definitive service areas and funding levels.
Is this opportunity limited to only one service area?
The notice indicates that funding is available for one individually defined service area in Indiana, and it directs applicants to the additional-information link for the definitive list of service areas and funding levels.
What programs can be operated under this award?
The award is intended to support operation of Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs, depending on what is competed and awarded for the identified service area.
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