Administration for Children and Families

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 Middlesex County, New Jersey. The intent of this announcement is to provide for the continuation of services as previously provided by the former grantee, Middlesex County Economic Opportunity Corporation. Funds in the amount of $5,839,122 annually will be available to provide Head Start program services to eligible children and their families. The former grantee was funded for a total enrollment of 650 children and families. Interested applicants must call the ACYF Operations Center at (866) 796-1591 to receive pre-application materials and additional information. ACF welcomes public comments from parents and area residents in the service area under this announcement. The intent of the public comment is not to solicit support for a specific applicant but to inform ACF about the needs of the service area in general. Comments should be sent to the ACYF Operations Center. Eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations, that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Who can apply

• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district 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 with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

Shawna Pinckney<br/>OHS@dixongroup.com<br/>
OHS@dixongroup.com