The Administration for Children and Families is offering a grant opportunity to local nonprofit organizations in Swisher County, Texas to provide Head Start services to children and families. This grant aims to continue services previously provided by Tulia Community Nursery Association, Inc., with an annual funding of $594,748. Eligible organizations can apply to serve 94 children and families, including those in Tulia, Kress, and Happy. Interested applicants should contact the ACYF Operations Center for pre-application materials. Public comments on community needs are encouraged. Eligibility is open to local nonprofit organizations in Swisher County. Application deadline: Jun 09, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 41272
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0609 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start Replacement Grantee: Swisher County, Texas |
| 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 14, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 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 09, 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 09, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $594,748 |
| Award Ceiling: | $594,748 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts |
| 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 Swisher County, Texas. 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 Swisher County, Texas (including the towns of Tulia, Kress and Happy). The intent of this announcement is to provide for the continuation of services as previously provided by the former grantee, Tulia Community Nursery Association, Inc. Funds in the amount of $594,748 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 94 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 Swisher County, Texas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0609.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 41272 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 | PKG00006868 | Apr 10, 2008 | Jun 09, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41272 SF424-2.0.pdf
41272 SF424A-1.0.pdf
41272 SF424B-1.1.pdf
41272 Project-1.1.pdf
41272 Budget-1.1.pdf
41272 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
41272 Other-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
41272 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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