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Approval of $16.4 Million Federal Grant for Orange County Head Start

Original title: 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)

June 16, 2026

Education Early Childhood Federal Grants Orange County Budget

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance secures $16,427,721 in federal funding for the continued operation of the Orange County Head Start program for the 2027-2028 .

Who is mentioned in the record

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Orange County

The county is the recipient of the federal grant and is obligated to provide the required non-federal matching funds.

Head Start program participants

The program's continued operation is funded by this grant, which supports services provided to participants.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Orange County has approved the second year of a five-year federal grant to continue operating the local Head Start program. The county will receive $16.4 million in federal funding, supported by a required $4.4 million local matching contribution.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This ordinance secures $16,427,721 in federal funding for the continued operation of the Orange County Head Start program for the 2027-2028 .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this funding?

The funding is for the continued operation of the Orange County Head Start program for the 2027-2028 .

How much money is the county contributing?

The county is required to provide a of $4,406,930.

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Grant Matching Requirement

The grant requires a local match of approximately 26.8% of the federal award amount ($4.4M match for $16.4M grant).

Orange County Department of Health and Human Services

Connected Entities

other04CH013429“The federal grant identification number.”Map →

organizationOffice of Head Start“The specific federal office managing the Head Start program.”Map →

organizationAdministration for Children and Families“The federal agency overseeing the grant.”Map →

locationOrange County“The local government entity receiving the grant.”Map →

organizationCommunity and Family Services Department“The department managing the Head Start program locally.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Health and Human Services“The federal department providing the grant funding.”Map →

organizationHead Start Division“The division responsible for the program.”Map →

Sources

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