National Center on Program Management and Fiscal Operations
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that enhance leadership, management, and fiscal practices in Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving children and families.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), announces funding for the National Center on Program Management and Fiscal Operations (NC PMFO). This initiative will provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to enhance organizational leadership, governance, program management, and fiscal oversight within Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The NC PMFO will also deliver workforce support to recipients serving children and families, leveraging evidence-based and research-informed practices. The funding opportunity totals $7.6 million, with a single cooperative agreement available. The award duration is expected to be 48 months, starting September 30, 2025. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, tribal governments, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profit organizations, and other entities meeting the specified requirements. Applications may also be submitted by consortia, provided the lead applicant plays a substantive role in the project. The NC PMFO will be part of a broader OHS TTA system, collaborating with three other National Centers: the National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement; the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning; and the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety. The awarded organization will engage experienced subrecipients to address the complex needs of Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by the anticipated due date of June 2, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to register in advance with SAM.gov and Grants.gov to ensure timely submission. Faith-based organizations are eligible and can apply under the same terms as other entities. For further details, potential applicants can contact David Jones at (888) 242-0684 or via email at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com. Additional information is available on the ACF funding page: [ACF Funding Opportunities](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/funding). This initiative underscores ACF's commitment to fostering effective management and fiscal practices in programs serving young children and their families.
Award Range
Not specified - $7,600,000
Total Program Funding
$7,600,000
Number of Awards
1
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants may apply on their own or as the lead applicant for a consortium. A consortium is a project carried out by a lead applicant and one or more other organizations that are separate legal entities. Under a consortium agreement, the lead applicant must perform a substantive role in the conduct of the planned project or program activity and will not merely serve as a conduit of funds to another party or parties. The relationship between the applicant and the collaborating organizations is considered a subaward relationship. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
March 18, 2025
Application Closes
June 2, 2025
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