Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient - Multiple Communities in CO, DE, LA, NC, OK, OR, TN, TX
ID: 358217Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families - OHS (HHS-ACF-OHS)

Award Range

$1M - $20M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358217

Additional Information

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/funding
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through its Office of Head Start (OHS), is soliciting applications for funding to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services across multiple communities in Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas. Eligible applicants include local public and private non-profit organizations, as well as for-profit entities that can demonstrate a commitment to serving low-income children and families, with a focus on educational readiness and comprehensive family support. This funding opportunity, totaling approximately $70.7 million, aims to enhance educational opportunities for vulnerable families and requires a 20% non-federal cost-share. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically via Grants.gov by April 29, 2025, and can seek additional information by contacting the OHS Operations Center at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com.

    Point(s) of Contact
    OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com
    Files
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    Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-CH-0085.pdf
    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through its Office of Head Start (OHS), is soliciting applications for funding to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services across multiple communities in select states, with an estimated total funding of approximately $70.7 million available. The aim is to enhance educational opportunities for low-income children and families, focusing on services for pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This funding opportunity encourages innovative, high-quality program models that prioritize reaching vulnerable families and ensuring seamless service delivery. Eligible applicants include local public and private non-profit agencies and for-profit organizations that can demonstrate a community service footprint. Applicants must meet a 20% non-federal cost-share requirement and ensure that services are provided in accordance with established program performance standards, including a focus on educational readiness and comprehensive family support. The application must address community needs, outline organizational capacity, showcase previous relevant experience, and provide a detailed budget. The proposal should also reflect a commitment to measuring service effectiveness and integrating parent engagement strategies in service delivery, adhering to regulatory compliance throughout the project duration. All applications must be submitted by the deadline of April 29, 2025, through the Grants.gov platform for consideration.
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