Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: May 27, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Venerria L. Thomas, Director
FROM: Sonya L. Hill, Manager
CONTACT: Sean Murnane
PHONE: (407) 836-8993
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 2) FY 2027-2028 Grant No. 04CH013429 between the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start and Orange County in the amount of $16,427,721 for the continued operation of the Head Start Program with the required nonfederal match in the amount of $4,406,930; 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 Five Year Grant (Year 2) FY 2027-2028 Grant No. 04CH013429 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 $16,427,721. 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 $4,406,930 is derived from parent volunteerism, donation of goods and services, lease agreements, and County support.
BUDGET: N/A