National Center on Program Management and Quality Assurance
ID: 359837Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$7M - $7M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359837

Additional Information

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

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Office of Head Start (OHS), is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "National Center on Program Management and Quality Assurance." This initiative aims to allocate approximately $7,000,000 through a cooperative agreement to establish a National Center that will provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to enhance program management and quality assurance in Head Start programs, ultimately improving outcomes for children and families. The selected recipient will be responsible for coordinating TTA efforts, conducting professional development meetings, and ensuring alignment with state and tribal systems. Interested applicants, including faith-based and community organizations, must submit their applications electronically by December 15, 2025, with the award expected to be announced by March 1, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Elaina Parrish at (888) 242-0684 or via email at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Elaina Parrish
    (888) 242-0684
    OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com
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