FY2013 Head Start State Supplemental Grant

Grant Description & Purpose

The Massachusetts Head Start State Supplemental Renewal Grant aims to support the development and creation of a system of early quality education and care.  In this system, Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) programs are key partners in supporting and enhancing the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) broader commitment to ensure that all children and families have access to the full array of Head Start services. Through this Request for Proposals, EEC aims to continue to support Head Start and Early Head Start in providing quality education and comprehensive services statewide.

FY13 Head Start State Supplemental Renewal Conference PPT  (New)

Eligible Applicants

Vendors who received grants awards through the statewide FY12 Head Start State Supplemental Renewal Grant are eligible to apply for these funds. 

Timeline

Question and Answers:

FY13 Head Start State Supplemental Renewal Question and Answer 

Application Information

To  view Request for Response (RFR) for this grant click here:

Application Information

To apply for this grant click here:

            FY13 Head Start State Supplemental Renewal Grant Application RFR 

Application Submission Information

All required documents, including Electronic Workbook, Proposal Narrative, attachments, and fiscal forms must be received at EEC’s Central Office by 4:00 PM on May 8, 2012.

To be submitted electronically:

The required program forms below must be submitted via email as an attachment to procure@massmail.state.ma.us. Please include the name of your agency and name of grant as the subject line of the email.

1. Checklist for Grant Application 
2. Signed Cover Sheet 
3. Application for Program Grant Workbook  file size 1MB (Cover Page, Fund Allocation/Budget Narrative, Budget Detail, Amendment)- Updated: April 5, 2012
4. Proposal Narrative 
5. Projected Deliverables Form 
6. Copy of your agency Indirect Cost Approval Letter (if you are claiming Indirect Cost)
7. Head Start Site Survey

To be mailed to:

One original (all signatures must be in blue ink) and two copies of these documents.

1. Checklist for Grant Application
2. Signed Cover Sheet
3. Application for Program Grant  Workbook
4. Proposal Narrative
5. Projected Deliverables Form
6. Copy of your agency Indirect Cost Approval Letter (if you are claiming Indirect Cost)
7. Head Start Site Survey

Applicants must also complete and mail one original packet of the following forms with their Grant Application response (unless applicant already has these documents on file with the Commonwealth of MA)

MA Standard Administrative Forms

• A signed Commonwealth Terms & Conditions form   
• W-9 with DUNS  
• Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing   
• Authorization for Electronic Funds Payment (EFT) Form   
• Executive Order 504 Certification 
• Supplier Diversity Program Plan Form (If the Grant is competitive and involves distributing more than $150,000 in funds.)

To:

Department of Early Education and Care

FY 2013 Head Start State Supplemental Renewal Grant Application – Fund Code 390

Attention: Jessica Fix

51 Sleeper Street, 4^th Floor

Boston, MA  02210

Additional Information

The following Appendices are for reference only; they do NOT need to be filled out by the Respondent or included in any response submitted.

Appendix A: Instructions for completing the Application for Program Grant Workbook  file size 2MB

Appendix B:  Rating Criteria 

Appendix C:  Eligibility Amounts 

Appendix D:  Grant Payment Terms, Grant Expenditures, Termination, Recoupment of Funds, and Relevant Law 

Appendix E:  Budget Guidelines/Use of Funds 

Appendix F: State-Funded Enrollment by Program    

Appendix G: QRIS Standards and Core Competency Areas 

Information provided by the Department of Early Education and Care. Created: March 21, 2012