Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Multiple Communities in AR, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, PR, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI
ID: 356296Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$578K - $67M

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/356296

Additional Information

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

    The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS), is forecasting a federal grant opportunity for organizations to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services across multiple communities in various states, including Arkansas, Colorado, and Florida, among others. Eligible applicants include local public or private non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, and for-profit entities that can deliver these essential services to children and families in designated service areas. This funding is crucial for supporting early childhood education and development, with an estimated total program funding of approximately $655,841,603 available across 74 competitive opportunities, and the expected number of awards is 18. Interested organizations can find more information and apply by visiting the OHS funding page or contacting Kesley Shaw at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com, with applications due by December 20, 2024, and awards expected to be announced by June 30, 2025.

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