Head Start Disaster Recovery
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Head Start Disaster Recovery provides supplemental funding for local Head Start programs for disaster relief.
In FY 2023, 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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
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.
Beneficiaries
- Infant and Toddler (0–3)
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.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
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.
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.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Head Start program prepares America’s most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. To achieve this, local Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way. The Head Start program encompasses Head Start Preschool programs, which primarily serve 3- and 4-year-old children, and Early Head Start programs for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. Head Start programs operate in every state, many tribal nations, and several U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico. Head Start services are delivered nationwide through 1,600 agencies that tailor the federal program to the local needs of families in their service area.
Mission Categories
Primary: Disaster Relief
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
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.
Restrictions
Provided in Notice of Award.
Required Documentation
Applicants are required to attest that funds requested will not be used for costs that are reimbursable by FEMA, through insurance, or self-insurance.
Matching Requirements
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.
Per, 45 CFR 1303.44(c), non-federal share associated with facilities activities becomes part of the federal share of the facility
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements