Discussion and possible action to accept the 2020 - 2021 grant (Year 2 of a 5 Year Funding Cycle) for the Head Start and Early Head Start program in the amount of $11,082,324 (Federal Refunding, Cost of Living Increase, and Quality Improvement Funds) and $2,389,003 (Non Federal Share) to serve 1,218 Head Start and 72 Early Head Start eligible children and their families from September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021 in Webb County. Acceptance of this grant award includes approval of salary adjustments and the filling of new/revised positions, as documented in the narrative of this grant and approved by the Office of Head Start.
Background:
The Notice of Award is for year two of a five-year grant funding cycle. All salary adjustments and new/revised positions were documented in the original grant application approved by Webb County Commissioners Court.
Previous Court Action:
The grant application was approved by the Webb County Commissioners Court on May 15, 2020.