The Office of Head Start (OHS), under the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is offering approximately $14 million in grants. This grant is for the purpose of expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive services for Migrant and Seasonal infants, toddlers, and their families. Services will be expanded through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships and/or the growth of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start services. OHS solicits applications from eligible public entities, including states, private non-profit organizations, such as community-based or faith-based groups, and qualifying for-profit agencies. This initiative aims to enhance early childhood development and family support for migrant and seasonal populations. The application deadline is May 14, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 352816
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-HM-R12-0158 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Expansion, and Migrant and Seasonal Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Expansion Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,658,024 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,658,024 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are any public or private non-profit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9840A(d).Entities operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs. 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OHS |
| Description: | The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of approximately $14 million to be competitively awarded for the purpose of expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive services to Migrant and Seasonal infants, toddlers, and their families through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, and/or through the expansion of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start services. ACF solicits applications from public entities, including states, or private non-profit organizations, including community-based or faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies that meet eligibility for applying as stated in section 42 U.S.C. 9840A of the Head Start Act. Interested applicants may email OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.OHS encourages interested applicants to visit https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/how-apply-grant. This webpage provides information on applying for grants, registering and applying through Grants.gov, submitting an application, and understanding the grant review process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/funding |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kesley Shaw
OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com Email:OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 352816 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-HM-R12-0158.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kesley Shaw OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com Email: OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.600 | HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-HM-R12-0158 | Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Expansion, and Migrant and Seasonal Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Expansion Grants | PKG00285362 | Mar 14, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352816 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352816 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
352816 SF424B-1.1.pdf
352816 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352816 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352816 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
352816 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
352816 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
352816 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352816 SF424D-1.1.pdf
352816 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf