Head Start Disaster Recovery

 

Funding for Head Start programs where supplemental appropriations were made available for disaster relief. This includes FY 2018 supplemental funding for necessary expenses directly related to the consequences of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria; and FY 2019 supplemental funding for necessary expenses directly related to the consequences of Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, wildfires and earthquakes occurring in calendar year 2018, and tornadoes and floods occurring in calendar year 2019 in areas for which a major disaster or emergency has been declared under section 401 or 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170 and 5191).

Active 93.356 Administration For Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Not applicable. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, Public Law 115-123
Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019, Public Law 116-20 Current recipients of a Head Start, Early Head Start, and/or Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grant that were affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria; and Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, wildfires and earthquakes occurring in calendar year 2018, and tornadoes and floods occurring in calendar year 2019. Head Start/Early Head Start programs are for children from birth up to the age when the child enters the school system. Head Start programs serve preschool age children while Early Head Start programs serve children from birth to age three as well as pregnant women. The Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership programs are expanding access to high-quality early learning and development opportunities for infants and toddlers from birth to age three, and up to age four in family child care. No less than 10 percent of each Head Start program's enrollment shall be for children with disabilities. Applicants will be required to attest (at time of application) that funds requested will not be used for costs that are reimbursed by FEMA, under a contract for insurance, or by self-insurance. Terms and Conditions of the award will stipulate that the grantee must reimburse HHS for any costs that are subsequently covered by FEMA, under a contract for insurance, or by self-insurance. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. For applications related to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, see Program Instruction ACF-PI-HS-18-02 issued April 9, 2018 for specific information on application requirements and how to apply. The PI can be accessed at this website: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/policy/pi/acf-pi-hs-18-02. For applications related to Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, wildfires and earthquakes occurring in calendar year 2018, and tornadoes and floods occurring in calendar year 2019, a Program Instruction will be published at a later date on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov. The Office of Head Start will perform an internal review of applications, and conduct an objective review, if required. OHS will forward all selections to the Office of Grants Management for award. All funds are awarded directly to grantees. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines For proposals related Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria , see Program Instruction ACF-PI-HS-18-02 issued April 9, 2018 for specific information. For proposals related to Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, wildfires and earthquakes occurring in calendar year 2018, and tornadoes and floods occurring in calendar year 2019, a Program Instruction will be published at a later date on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov. Not applicable. Not applicable. For proposals related Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, see Program Instruction ACF-PI-HS-18-02 issued April 9, 2018 for information on what the Office of Head Start will consider when it reviews grant proposals. For proposals related to Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, wildfires and earthquakes occurring in calendar year 2018, and tornadoes and floods occurring in calendar year 2019, a Program Instruction will be published at a later date on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov. Funding for Head Start and Early Head Start programs, for necessary expenses directly related to the consequences of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria; and Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, wildfires and earthquakes occurring in calendar year 2018, and tornadoes and floods occurring in calendar year 2019. Amounts awarded for these purposes will not be included in the calculation of the base grant. Performance Reports: The Office of Head Start will closely monitor Disaster Assistance grant awards. Reporting content and frequency requirements will be established by OHS, and on-site visits may be required prior to expenditure of certain funded activities. The Office of Head Start provides the annual Head Start audit supplement, which includes Head Start-specific guidance and procedures. Lastly, there are also audit-type requirements associated with Head Start fiscal monitoring events Grantees must maintain an accounting system adequate to meet the purposes of the grant. Requirements for records are found in 45 CFR Part 75.361-5 as applicable. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. 20%. Grantees are required to meet a 20% non-federal share match requirement under section 640(b) of the Head Start Act. However, programs can request to waive the non-federal share match, if necessary.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Funds are available for award until September 30, 2021. Funds must be expended by the grantees within a 24-month period after award unless a waiver is granted by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Any funds not expended within the 24-month period must be returned to the agency. During the period of funding availability, grantees may request Disaster Assistance funds all at once or as needed, depending on the nature of the project. If awarded, funds are released by Electronic Transfer System or by check. None/Not specified. Colleen Rathgeb
330 C Street, S.W.

Washington, DC 20201 US
colleen.rathgeb@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: 202-205-7378 http://acf.hhs.gov/programs/ohs 75-1536-0-1-506 (Project Grants) FY 18$862,802.00; FY 19 est $150,000,000.00; FY 20 est $200,000,000.00; - The range of award amounts could vary as there is not a set maximum threshold of financial assistance a grantee may request. The Office of Head Start will review applications to determine if they are reasonable, allowable, cost effective, and necessary. Chapter XIII of Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations, including 45 CFR 1301 - 1305. These are available on request at no charge. Fiscal Year 2017 The Office of Head Start did not fund any similar projects during the past fiscal year.
Fiscal Year 2019 Funds will be used to assist grantees in restoring Head Start and Early Head Start services following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria; and Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, wildfires and earthquakes occurring in calendar year 2018, and tornadoes and floods occurring in calendar year 2019. This includes replacing damaged or destroyed property and facilities.
Fiscal Year 2020 Funds will be used to assist grantees in restoring Head Start and Early Head Start services following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria; and Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, wildfires and earthquakes occurring in calendar year 2018, and tornadoes and floods occurring in calendar year 2019. This includes replacing damaged or destroyed property and facilities.