Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a grant application prepared and submitted by the Webb County Head Start and Early Head Start Program to the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families for Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 Refunding in the amount of $12,843,244 (Federal) and $3,210,811 (Non-Federal) for a total amount of $16,054,055 for services to 1,290 eligible children and their families; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents related to this grant; and other matters thereto.  Furthermore, this grant does not require a cash match; and thus will have no impact to the General Fund.  All required documents were sent to review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures.  [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]

This is an annual application for Refunding and includes a 3% Cost of Living adjustment. 

May 28, 2024