This grant opportunity seeks applications from local organizations in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, to provide Head Start services to children and families, continuing the services previously offered by Pointe Coupee Community Advancement, Inc. An annual fund of $1,020,413 is available for program services, focusing on a total enrollment of 163 children and families. Eligible organizations, including non-profits, for-profits, and faith-based groups, must contact the ACYF Operations Center for pre-application materials. Public comments on the service area needs are encouraged, with a closing date for applications set on September 2, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 42207
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0613 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start Replacement Grantee: Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 01, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2008 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2008 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 02, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,020,413 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,020,413 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Additional eligibility types: Local Governments Regional Organizations Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations Hispanic-Serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations in the community, that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families |
| Description: | The Administration for Children and Families solicits applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations, that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. The intent of this announcement is to provide for the continuation of services as previously provided by the former grantee, Pointe Coupee Community Advancement, Inc. Funds in the amount of $1,020,413 annually will be available to provide Head Start program services to eligible children and their families. The former grantee was funded for a total enrollment of 163 children and families. Interested applicants must call the ACYF Operations Center at (866) 796-1591 to receive pre-application materials and additional information. ACF welcomes public comments from parents and area residents in the service area under this announcement. The intent of the public comment is not to solicit support for a specific applicant but to inform ACF about the needs of the service area in general. Comments should be sent to the ACYF Operations Center. Eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations in the community, that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0613.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shawna Pinckney
OHS@dixongroup.com Email:OHS@dixongroup.com |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 42207 Full Announcement-1 -> Link to the full announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shawna Pinckney OHS@dixongroup.com Email: OHS@dixongroup.com |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.600 | PKG00007727 | Jul 01, 2008 | Sep 02, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42207 SF424-2.0.pdf
42207 SF424A-1.0.pdf
42207 SF424B-1.1.pdf
42207 Project-1.1.pdf
42207 Budget-1.1.pdf
42207 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
42207 Other-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
42207 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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