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
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Mar 14, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due May 14, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Administration for Children and Families - Office of Head Start (OHS) is offering Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Expansion, and Migrant and Seasonal Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Expansion Grants. These grants aim to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive services for Migrant and Seasonal infants, toddlers, and their families through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships and the expansion of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start services.

Eligible applicants for these grants include public or private non-profit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies that meet the eligibility requirements stated in Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act. Entities operating Head Start programs are also eligible to operate Early Head Start programs.

The total funding available for these grants is approximately $14 million, with an expected number of 7 awards to be granted. The award ceiling is $14,658,024, and the award floor is $500,000. Applicants must adhere to the close date of May 14, 2024, at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time for electronically submitted applications.

For additional information and to apply for these grants, interested applicants can visit the following website: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/funding. Questions and inquiries can be directed to Kesley Shaw at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com.

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