Head Start Replacement Grantee: Westfield, West Springfield and Agawam, Southwick, Tolland, Russell, Blandford, Chester, Middlefield, Montgomery, Huntington and Worthington, Massachusetts

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	Federal Grant Title:	Head Start Replacement Grantee: Westfield, West Springfield and Agawam, Southwick, Tolland, Russell, Blandford, Chester, Middlefield, Montgomery, Huntington and Worthington, Massachusetts
	CFDA Number:	93.600
	CFDA Description:	Head Start
	Federal Agency Name:	Administration for Children and Families
	Category of Funding Activity:	Income Security and Social Services
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	HHS-2010-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0130
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Jun 11, 2010
	Creation Date:	Jun 11, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 10, 2010 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 10, 2010 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
	Archive Date:	Sep 09, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$1,452,184
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$1,452,184
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - For profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations in the community to be served, that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Westfield, West Springfield and Agawam, Southwick, Tolland, Russell, Blandford, Chester, Middlefield, Montgomery, Huntington and Worthington, Massachusetts. Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible for awards made under this announcement.
Grant Description: The Administration for Children and Families solicits applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Westfield, West Springfield and Agawam, Southwick, Tolland, Russell, Blandford, Chester, Middlefield, Montgomery, Huntington and Worthington, Massachusetts. The intent of this announcement is to provide for the continuation of services as provided by the current grantee, Westfield School Committee. Funds in the amount of $1,452,184 annually will be available to provide Head Start program services to eligible children and their families. The current grantee is funded for a total enrollment of 182 children and families. Interested applicants should call the OHS Operations Center at (866) 796-1591 to receive pre-application materials and additional information.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/hhs-2010-acf-ohs-ch-r01-0130
Grant Announcement Contact: ACF Applications Help Deskapp_support@acf.hhs.gov
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