American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start and/or Early Head Start Expansion
ID: 356131Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$1M - $9M

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/356131

Additional Information

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

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start and/or Early Head Start Expansion," aimed at expanding access to high-quality early learning services for income-eligible AIAN pregnant women and children from birth to compulsory school age. The program seeks to competitively award approximately $9,177,455 to eligible public and private non-profit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit entities that meet specific criteria outlined in the Head Start Act. This initiative is crucial for enhancing early childhood education and support services within AIAN communities, thereby fostering better developmental outcomes for children. Interested applicants can reach out to Todd Lertjuntharangool at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com or call 888-242-0684 for further information, with applications due by December 20, 2024, and awards expected to be announced by June 30, 2025.

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