Head Start Disaster Recovery

 

Head Start Disaster Recovery provides funding for Head Start programs where supplemental appropriations were made available for disaster relief. In FY 2023, supplemental funding was appropriated for necessary expenses directly related to the consequences of Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. Previous funding provided under this listing included the FY 2018 supplemental appropriation 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.

Active 93.356 Administration For Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2021 Cumulative since 2018 and across two supplemental appropriations, OHS issued 326 awards to recipients to support their efforts 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.
Fiscal Year 2022 No awards were issued during FY2022
Fiscal Year 2023 OHS projects approximately 25 new awards will be issued during FY2023 for projects related to the recovery of the affects of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona. Initial awards will be made for ongoing mental health support, equipment and supplies replacement, and planning costs associated with larger scale construction and major renovation projects.
Fiscal Year 2024 OHS projects over 100 new awards will be issued during FY2024 for projects related to the recovery of the effects of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona. These awards will continue to support costs associated with larger scale construction and major renovation projects, and other needs deemed necessary caused by the effects of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Section Division N - Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023, Public Law 117-328 Head Start recipients, including Early Head Start, and/or Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership recipients affected by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian are eligible to request and receive funding. 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 are required to attest that funds requested will not be used for costs that are reimbursable by FEMA, through insurance, or 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 Fiona and Ian, see Program Instruction ACF-PI-HS-23-03 issued March 15, 2023 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-23-03. The Program Instruction can be found on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov. The Office of Head Start performs an internal review of applications, and selections are forwarded to the Office of Grants Management for award. All funds will be issued directly to recipients. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines For applications related to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, see Program Instruction ACF-PI-HS-23-03 issued March 15, 2023 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-23-03. The Program Instruction can be found on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov. Not applicable. Not applicable. For applications related to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, see Program Instruction ACF-PI-HS-23-03 issued March 15, 2023 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-23-03. The Program Instruction can be found 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 Fiona and Ian. Amounts awarded for these purposes are not included in the calculation of the base grant. Performance Reports: The Office of Head Start closely monitors Disaster Assistance awards. Monitoring activities include but are not limited to on-site visits prior to expenditure of certain funded activities and progress reports for recovery projects. 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. All records are to be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR 75.361-365. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. 20%. Recipients 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 to the Office of Head Start to obligate through September 30, 2027. Recipients will receive awards with project periods up to three (3) years. Upon completion of projects, all unspent funds will return to the United States Treasury. During the period of funding availability, recipients are able to request Disaster Assistance funds at once or as needed, depending on the nature of the project. Once awarded, funds are requested and released through the Payment Management System through the duration of the award. None/Not specified. Stan Thompson
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Phone: 202-205-7377 https://acf.hhs.gov/ohs 75-1536-0-1-506 (Project Grants) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $45,000,000.00; FY 24 est $300,000,000.00; FY 21$387,140,154.00; FY 20$207,195,863.00; FY 19$99,995,443.00; - The range of award amounts vary as no maximum threshold of financial assistance a recipient may request existed. The Office of Head Start reviews applications to determine if they are reasonable, allowable, cost effective, and necessary. Estimates suggest awards will range from as little as $10K to $20 million. The average award will be approximately $3 million. Chapter XIII of Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations, including 45 CFR 1301 - 1305. Fiscal Year 2017 The Office of Head Start did not fund any similar projects during the past fiscal year.
Fiscal Year 2020 Funds will be used to assist recipients 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 2021 Awards were issued to assist recipients 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 included replacing damaged or destroyed property and facilities.