National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
ID: 355734Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$8M - $8M

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/355734

Additional Information

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

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), is forecasting a federal grant opportunity for the establishment of a National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (NC HBHS) with an estimated funding amount of $7,800,000. The primary objective of this cooperative agreement is to provide training and technical assistance that is evidence-based and promotes best practices to enhance professional development outcomes for staff and improve the health and safety of children and families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This initiative is crucial for addressing complex issues related to child nutrition, health screenings, behavioral health, and safety practices, thereby contributing to the overall well-being of the communities served. Interested applicants, including faith-based and community organizations, can find more information and apply by contacting Sangeeta Parikshak at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com, with applications due by April 22, 2025, and the anticipated award date set for August 15, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sangeeta Parikshak
    (888) 242-0684
    OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com
    Files
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