National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning
Grant Opportunity Analysis
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.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants may apply on their own or as the lead applicant for a consortium. A consortium is a project carried out by a lead applicant and one or more other organizations that are separate legal entities. Under a consortium agreement, the lead applicant must perform a substantive role in the conduct of the planned project or program activity and will not merely serve as a conduit of funds to another party or parties. The relationship between the recipient and the collaborating organizations is considered a sub-award relationship. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.