Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: June 18, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Venerria L. Thomas, Director
FROM: Sonya L. Hill, Manager
CONTACT: Sean Murnane
PHONE: 407-836-8996
DIVISION: Head Start Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Orange County Head Start Program Application for Federal Assistance Five-Year Grant (Year 1) FY 2025-2026 Grant No. 04CH011834 between the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start and Orange County in the amount of $16,325,053 for the continued operation of the Head Start Program with the required non-federal match in the amount of $4,081,263; approval and execution of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Compendium of Required Certifications and Assurances; and authorization for the Mayor or designee to execute any necessary modifications, amendments, renewals, and extensions of this contract. (Head Start Division)
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PROJECT: N/A
PURPOSE: The Head Start Division requests Board approval of the Application for Federal Assistance between the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start and Orange County. The total federal grant request is $16,325,053. Also, the approval and execution of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Compendium of Required Certifications and Assurance is requested. The required non-federal match in the amount of $4,081,263 is derived from parent volunteerism, donation of goods and services, lease agreements, and County support.
BUDGET: N/A