Discussion and possible action to accept the 2026 - 2027 Refunding grant for the Head Start and Early Head Start Preschool program in the amount of $12,843,244 (Federal), with an in-kind match of $3,210,811 (Non-Federal), for a total amount of $16,054,055 to serve 1,218 Head Start and 72 Early Head Start eligible children and their families from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 in Webb Co

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Discussion and possible action to accept the 2026 - 2027 Refunding grant for the Head Start and Early Head Start Preschool program in the amount of $12,843,244 (Federal), with an in-kind match of $3,210,811 (Non-Federal), for a total amount of $16,054,055 to serve 1,218 Head Start and 72 Early Head Start eligible children and their families from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 in Webb County. Acceptance of this grant award includes the approval of a Cost of Living adjustment, as documented in the budget and budget justification narrative of the grant application. This action is contingent upon receiving Notice of Award on or before September 1, 2026.

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