Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants - Charleston County, South Carolina | HHS 2024 ACF OHS HP R4 0110

Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2024 ACF OHS HP R4 0110

The Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants opportunity for Charleston County, South Carolina 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). Its purpose is to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive Early Head Start services for low-income infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) and their families in Charleston County. Funding can support either (1) Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, which link Early Head Start programs with child care providers to deliver full-day, full-year services that meet Head Start Program Performance Standards, or (2) a direct expansion of Early Head Start services by eligible organizations.

ACF indicates approximately $1,567,898 is available under this specific opportunity, with an expected single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) and an award ceiling of $1,567,898. The opportunity is identified as HHS 2024 ACF OHS HP R4 0110 and is associated with Assistance Listing (CFDA) 93.600 (Head Start). The funding activity aligns with income security and social services, and it is also tagged with Opportunity Zone Benefits in the listing information.

A wide range of applicant types may apply as long as they meet the eligibility requirements referenced in Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)). Eligible applicants listed include state, county, and city/township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled colleges and universities; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); and small businesses. The announcement also explicitly notes that ACF solicits applications from public entities and from private nonprofit organizations (including community-based or faith-based groups) as well as for-profit agencies that meet the statutory eligibility standard.

Key timing details provided in the notice include a creation date of October 12, 2023, and an original closing date of December 14, 2023. The forecast notes it was modified to update the estimated post date and the estimated application due date, and it emphasizes that electronically submitted applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the listed due date. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov, and OHS points applicants to ACFs grant application guidance page (https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/howto#chapter-4), which walks through registration, application submission, and the federal grant review process.

For practical next steps, the notice provides a contact email for additional information: OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com. Overall, this opportunity is aimed at increasing the supply of Early Head Start-quality slots and services in Charleston County by either strengthening partnerships between Early Head Start and local child care providers or by directly growing Early Head Start program capacity, with a competitive selection process and a single award anticipated at roughly $1.57 million.

• The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS in the income security and social services, opportunity zone benefits sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants - Charleston County, South Carolina" 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 Oct 12, 2023.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 14, 2023 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 $1,567,898.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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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