Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Expansion, and Migrant and Seasonal Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Expansion Grants
ID: 352816Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$500K - $15M

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/352816

Additional Information

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

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering approximately $14 million in grants for the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership initiatives. The primary objective of this funding opportunity is to enhance access to high-quality early learning services for low-income families, particularly targeting pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschool children, while emphasizing the need for continuity of care and addressing the unique challenges faced by migrant and seasonal families. Eligible applicants include public and private non-profit organizations, as well as for-profit agencies that can demonstrate their capacity to provide comprehensive child development services, with a requirement to secure a non-federal matching share of at least 20% of total project costs. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by May 14, 2024, and can reach out to OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Foa_Content_of_HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-HM-R12-0158.pdf
    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is inviting applications for the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grants, with a funding pool of approximately $14 million. The initiative aims to increase access to high-quality early learning services for low-income families, particularly pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Eligible applicants include public and private organizations that can enhance child care services in their communities. The grants support both the expansion of existing programs and the creation of new services, emphasizing continuity of care and addressing the specific needs of migrant and seasonal families. To qualify for the grants, applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide comprehensive child development services, allocate no less than 1,020 annual hours for Head Start and 1,380 for Early Head Start, and prioritize vulnerable families facing socioeconomic challenges. Moreover, recipients must secure a non-federal matching share of at least 20% of the total project costs. The application deadline is set for May 14, 2024, and all submissions must adhere to specific formatting and content guidelines. This funding opportunity underscores the government's commitment to improving early childhood education for disadvantaged groups.
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