National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning
ID: 355733Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$9M - $9M

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/355733

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 forecasting a funding opportunity for the establishment of a National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (NC ECDTL). This initiative aims to provide training and technical assistance that is evidence-based and promotes best practices in early childhood development and education for children from birth to age five, particularly within Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The NC ECDTL will play a crucial role in enhancing professional development for staff, thereby improving outcomes for children and families, with a focus on inclusive, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate practices. The total funding available for this cooperative agreement is approximately $8.5 million, with a single award anticipated. Interested applicants can reach out to Allyson Dean and Sarah Merrill at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com or call (888) 242-0684 for more information. Applications are due by April 22, 2025, with an estimated award date of August 15, 2025, and project commencement expected by September 30, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Allyson Dean and Sarah Merrill
    (888) 242-0684
    OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com
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