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 Preschool Program to the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Refunding in the amount of $995,333 (Federal) and $248,833 (Non-Federal) for a total amount of $1,244,166 for services to 72 eligible children and their families; authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents related to this grant; and any other matters incident 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 for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedure.

This is year three of a five-year grant cycle. This grant includes a 1% Cost of Living Adjustment. 

May 12, 2025