Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS HP R05 1661
The Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants opportunity for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin 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). The main goal is to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for low-income infants and toddlers (and their families) in Milwaukee County, either by growing direct Early Head Start (EHS) program services or by building Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships that connect Head Start standards and supports with local child care providers. The funding is intended to increase the number of available slots and strengthen the quality and comprehensiveness of care and family services during the earliest years, when development is most sensitive to consistent, responsive care, health supports, and family stability services.
ACF indicated that approximately $5,101,828 was available under this competition, with an expectation of making about two awards. While the notice does not spell out the exact split per award, the ceiling listed for the opportunity is $5,101,828, signaling that the total amount available across awards is around that figure and that awards may be structured to cover meaningful expansion in the county. The program falls under the Income Security and Social Services funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.600 (Head Start), which is the standard federal assistance listing used for Head Start and Early Head Start grants.
Applicants are expected to propose an approach that either expands Early Head Start services directly or expands EHS access through formal partnerships with child care providers (EHS-CC Partnerships). In practice, EHS expansion typically means increasing the number of Early Head Start funded enrollment slots and delivering the full EHS model, including child development services, family engagement, health and developmental screenings, and connections to community supports. EHS-CC Partnerships generally combine the strengths of community-based child care (including extended hours and mixed funding) with the EHS framework for comprehensive services and quality improvement, so infants and toddlers can be served in child care settings that are supported to meet Early Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and private entities, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements referenced in section 645A of the Head Start Act. Eligible applicants listed in the opportunity include state, county, and city or township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, excluding higher education institutions where applicable); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. This wide eligibility reflects how Early Head Start services are often delivered through a mix of community-based providers, local governments, and organizations with experience in early learning, family services, or child care operations.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HP-R05-1661 and an original posting/creation date of September 12, 2019. The original application closing date was November 12, 2019, with the standard federal submission requirement that electronically submitted applications be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov, and ACF specifically directs prospective applicants to ACFs "How to Apply for Grants" resources (notably the chapter that covers registration, submission steps, and what to expect in the review process). For questions or additional guidance specific to EHS-CC Partnerships, applicants were invited to contact ACF via email at EHS.CCPartnerships@acf.hhs.gov.
Overall, this competition is designed to bring more high-quality infant and toddler slots to low-income families in Milwaukee County and to do it in a way that is comprehensive, not just custodial child care. Whether through direct Early Head Start growth or through partnerships that raise quality and add wraparound supports in child care settings, the focus is on improving access, consistency, and developmental outcomes for very young children while also strengthening family well-being and connections to health, education, and social services.Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS HP R05 1661
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants - Milwaukee County, Wisconsin" 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 Sep 12, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 12, 2019 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, 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 $5,101,828.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CC) Grants competition for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It is a discretionary federal grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for low-income infants and toddlers (and their families) in Milwaukee County. The opportunity supports either (1) expanding direct Early Head Start (EHS) services or (2) expanding access through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships with child care providers.
Who is the target population to be served?
The focus is on low-income infants and toddlers and their families in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What geographic area does this competition cover?
This competition is specific to Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What types of projects can applicants propose?
Applicants are expected to propose an approach that either expands Early Head Start services directly (adding EHS-funded enrollment slots and delivering the full EHS model) or expands EHS access by forming formal EHS-CC Partnerships that bring Early Head Start standards and supports into child care settings.
What does "Early Head Start expansion" generally mean in practice?
In practice, EHS expansion typically means increasing the number of Early Head Start funded enrollment slots and delivering comprehensive services, including child development services, family engagement, health and developmental screenings, and connections to community supports.
What is an Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnership?
EHS-CC Partnerships generally connect the strengths of community-based child care (including extended hours and mixed funding) with the Early Head Start framework for comprehensive services and quality improvement. The goal is to serve infants and toddlers in child care settings that are supported to meet the Early Head Start Program Performance Standards.
What kinds of services or supports are emphasized by this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes comprehensive early childhood services, not just custodial child care. It highlights consistent, responsive care; health supports; family stability services; family engagement; screenings; and connections to community resources that strengthen family well-being.
How much funding is expected to be available under this competition?
ACF indicated that approximately $5,101,828 was available under this competition.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF expected to make about two awards.
Is there an award ceiling listed for the opportunity?
Yes. The ceiling listed for the opportunity is $5,101,828, which signals that the total amount available across awards is around that figure and that awards may be structured to cover meaningful expansion in the county.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the funding activity category for this program?
The program falls under the Income Security and Social Services funding activity category.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and private entities, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements referenced in section 645A of the Head Start Act. Eligible applicants listed include:
- State, county, and city or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, excluding higher education institutions where applicable)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
What legal authority or eligibility reference is mentioned?
The opportunity references eligibility requirements in section 645A of the Head Start Act.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-HP-R05-1661.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The original posting/creation date was September 12, 2019.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application closing date was November 12, 2019.
What time were electronically submitted applications due?
Electronically submitted applications were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
How are applications submitted?
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov.
Where can applicants find instructions on how to apply?
ACF directs prospective applicants to ACF's "How to Apply for Grants" resources, including chapters covering registration, submission steps, and what to expect during the review process.
Is there a contact email for questions specific to EHS-CC Partnerships?
Yes. Applicants were invited to contact ACF via email at EHS.CCPartnerships@acf.hhs.gov for questions or additional guidance specific to EHS-CC Partnerships.
What is the intended impact of this competition in Milwaukee County?
The competition is designed to increase the number of high-quality infant and toddler slots available to low-income families in Milwaukee County and strengthen the quality and comprehensiveness of care and family services during the earliest years.
How does the opportunity describe the importance of the earliest years?
It emphasizes that early development is most sensitive to consistent, responsive care, health supports, and family stability services.
What standards are child care partners expected to work toward in an EHS-CC Partnership model?
Child care settings in EHS-CC Partnerships are supported to meet the Early Head Start Program Performance Standards.
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