This grant aims to provide $281,945 annually to local organizations in Middlesex County, Connecticut, to continue offering Early Head Start program services in 15 towns. The previous grantee, Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut, served 32 children and families. Public and private non-profit organizations, including faith-based or for-profit organizations, are eligible to apply. Interested parties must contact the ACYF Operations Center for pre-application materials. Public comments are encouraged to inform ACF about the community needs. Eligible organizations in towns like Chester, Middletown, and Old Saybrook should apply by Jun 16, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 41327
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Early Head Start Replacement Grantee: Middlesex County, Connecticut (locations described below) |
| 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: | Apr 18, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 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: | Jun 16, 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: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $281,945 |
| Award Ceiling: | $281,945 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses |
| 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 to be served, that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in the following 15 town service area in Middlesex County, Connecticut: Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Westbrook. 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 Early Head Start services to children and families residing in the following 15 town service area in Middlesex County, Connecticut: Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Westbrook. The intent of this announcement is to provide for the continuation of services as previously provided by the former grantee, the Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut. Funds in the amount of $281,945 annually will be available to provide Early Head Start program services to eligible children and their families. The former grantee was funded for a total enrollment of 32 children and families. Interested applicants should 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 Early Head Start services to children and families residing in the following 15 town service area in Middlesex County, Connecticut: Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Westbrook. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0100.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 41327 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 | PKG00006894 | Apr 15, 2008 | Jun 16, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41327 SF424-2.0.pdf
41327 SF424A-1.0.pdf
41327 SF424B-1.1.pdf
41327 Project-1.1.pdf
41327 Budget-1.1.pdf
41327 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
41327 Other-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
41327 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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