Grant Closeouts and Unobligated Balances
Watch this webinar to better understand the closeout process for your Head Start grant awards.
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Grant Funding
Head Start programs are funded through federal grants. Explore these resources about managing and renewing existing grants, as well as submitting applications for modifications or for new funding.
Treatment of Rebates, Refunds, Discounts, and Similar Cost Savings
This Information Memorandum (IM) provides guidance on cost-saving measures and how the savings should be treated by the recipient toward the Head Start award. This IM supersedes ACF-IM-HS-12-09.
Change in Scope Applications
Watch this webinar to learn about important considerations for Change in Scope applications.
Tools for Creating High-quality Change in Scope Applications
This webinar introduces two new tools that can help grant recipients submit high-quality Change in Scope applications and expedite their review and approval process: an application checklist and a budget template.
Defend the Spend Recipient Guide
Discover tips and tools for submitting required payment justifications that demonstrate accountability and transparency for all federal funding.
HHS Expands MAHA to Head Start Adding $61.9 Million to Nutrition Services for Children and Families
Landmark federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aims to transform healthy eating habits for the next generation of children.
Progress Reporting
Progress reports are generally required on an annual basis for the non-competing continuation award process. The Office of Program Division may require these reports more frequently. Progress reports must be submitted to, and approved by, the OPDIV. New grantees may find this information useful when preparing reports about their program.
The Hatch Act
The Hatch Act restricts political activity of federal, state, and local government employees. The Act also restricts the political activity of employees whose employment is financed in whole or in part by a grant award. Grantees and delegates should be mindful of this policy and avoid any violations of the law with regard to their staff members’ political activities.
Number Guide for Government Contractors and Grantees: DUNS®
This publication focuses on how to obtain a DUNS® Number, which is free, by providing registration information by phone or on the web. Contractors and grantees, especially new ones, will find this helpful as a means of being identified through their business entities and locations.
HHS Grants Policy Statement (GPS)
Find, in a single source, the general terms and conditions of HHS discretionary grant and cooperative agreement awards. This policy statement applies to all (except NIH) HHS discretionary grant programs that are awards to organizational entities. The four parts and appendix of the HHS GPS allow general information, application information, and other types of reference material to be separated from legally binding terms and conditions.
