This grant opportunity is for local organizations in Alamosa, Colorado, to provide Head Start services following the previous grantee, Alamosa Head Start, Inc. The grant provides $987,663 annually to serve eligible children and families. Eligible applicants include local public or private non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, or local for-profit organizations. Interested parties should contact the ACYF Operations Center for application materials. Public comments on the needs of the service area are encouraged. Eligibility is limited to organizations that can offer Head Start services in the City of Alamosa, Colorado. Application deadline is Jun 16, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 41324
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0803 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start Replacement Grantee: City of Alamosa, Colorado |
| 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: | $987,663 |
| Award Ceiling: | $987,663 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| 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 Head Start services to children and families residing in the City of Alamosa, Colorado. 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 the City of Alamosa, Colorado. The intent of this announcement is to provide for the continuation of services as previously provided by the former grantee, Alamosa Head Start, Inc. Funds in the amount of $987,663 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 161 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 Head Start services to children and families residing in the City of Alamosa, Colorado. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0803.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 41324 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 | PKG00006901 | Apr 15, 2008 | Jun 16, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41324 SF424-2.0.pdf
41324 SF424A-1.0.pdf
41324 SF424B-1.1.pdf
41324 Project-1.1.pdf
41324 Budget-1.1.pdf
41324 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
41324 Other-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
41324 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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