US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FUND ACCEPTANCE NOA_09CH013635-01-00_RE HEAD START .PDF

Summary Federal Award Financial Information 
19. Budget Period Start Date 
 - End Date
20. Total Amount of Federal Funds Obligated by this Action
20a. Direct Cost Amount
20b. Indirect Cost Amount
21. Authorized Carryover
22. Offset
23. Total Amount of Federal Funds Obligated this budget period
24. Total Approved Cost Sharing or Matching, where applicable
25. Total Federal and Non-Federal Approved this Budget Period 
  -          
 End Date
26. Period of Performance Start Date
27. Total Amount of the Federal Award including Approved 
Cost  Sharing or Matching this Period of Performance
28. Authorized Treatment of Program Income
29. Grants Management Officer – Signature
Recipient Information 
Fe deral Agency Information 
10.Program Official Contact Information
 Federal Award Information 
30. Remarks
1. Recipient Name
9.  Awarding Agency Contact Information
Notice of Award
Award# 
FAIN#
Federal Award Date:
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2. Congressional District of Recipient
3. Payment System Identifier (ID)
4. Employer Identification Number (EIN)
5. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
6. Recipient’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
7. Project Director or Principal Investigator
8. Authorized Official
11. Award Number
12. Unique Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN)
13. Statutory Authority
14. Federal Award Project Title
15. Assistance Listing Number
16. Assistance Listing Program Title
17. Award Action Type
18. Is the Award R&D?
07/01/2026
06/30/2027
ADDITIONAL COSTS
07
1866000472A6
Head Start and Early Head Start
93.600
Head Start
New
No
$28,079,315.00
866000472
Mrs. Tatia  Long 
Regional Program Director 
Office of Head Start 
tatia.long@acf.hhs.gov 
2147678825
Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
09CH013635-01-00
09CH013635-01-00
09CH013635
09CH013635
06/16/2026
ACF/OHS Region IX Grants Office
Ms. Bridget Shea Westfall 
Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
Ms. Kate  Brophy McGee 
Chair, Maricopa County Board of Supervisor 
Marcy.Flanagan@maricopa.gov 
(602) 372-7020
MARICOPA COUNTY OF 
234 N Central Ave Ste 3201 
Early Education 
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2256 
602-506-4841
Mrs. Tamara   Bridwell 
Executive Director 
tamara.bridwell@maricopa.gov 
(602) 506-4812
$19,338,364.00
$3,125,088.00
06/30/2031
$28,079,315.00
$5,615,863.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
42 USC 9801 ET SEQ
050391270
MHLNFHVYWDD9
Mr. Matthew Lopez 
Grant Management Specialist 
matthew.lopez@acf.hhs.gov 
2147678707
$22,463,452.00
07/01/2026

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33. Approved Budget
(Excludes Direct Assistance) 
I. Financial Assistance from the Federal Awarding Agency Only 
II. Total project costs including grant funds and all other financial participation
a. Salaries and Wages
b. Fringe Benefits 
c. Total Personnel Costs 
d. Equipment 
e. Supplies 
f.
Travel 
g. Construction 
h. Other 
i.
Contractual 
j. TOTAL DIRECT COSTS 
INDIRECT COSTS 
TOTAL APPROVED BUDGET 
m. Federal Share 
n. Non-Federal Share 
34.  Accounting Classification Codes
k.
l.
31. Assistance Type
32. Type of Award
Notice of Award
Award# 
FAIN#
Federal Award Date:
Recipient Information
Recipient Name
Congressional District of Recipient 
Payment Account Number and Type 
Employer Identification Number (EIN) Data 
Universal Numbering System (DUNS) 
Recipient’s Unique Entity Identifier  (UEI)
$8,440,043.00
$4,158,491.00
$12,598,534.00
$0.00
$290,696.00
$15,493.00
$0.00
$2,388,105.00
$4,045,536.00
$19,338,364.00
$19,338,364.00
$3,125,088.00
$3,125,088.00
$22,463,452.00
$22,463,452.00
$22,463,452.00
$22,463,452.00
$5,615,863.00
$5,615,863.00
06/16/2026
09CH013635-01-00
09CH013635
Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
MARICOPA COUNTY OF 
234 N Central Ave Ste 3201 
Early Education 
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2256 
602-506-4841
Discretionary Grant
07
050391270
866000472
1866000472A6
Service
MHLNFHVYWDD9
FY-ACCOUNT NO.
DOCUMENT NO.
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
OBJECT CLASS
ASSISTANCE LISTING
AMT ACTION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
APPROPRIATION
6-G664122
09CH01363501
ACFOHS
41.51
93.600
$22,165,941.00
75-26-1536
6-G664121
09CH01363501
ACFOHS
41.51
93.600
$171,347.00
75-26-1536
6-G664120
09CH01363501
ACFOHS
41.51
93.600
$126,164.00
75-26-1536

35. Terms And Conditions
Terms and Conditions
STANDARD TERMS
This award is subject to the requirements listed in the terms and conditions. The use of Federal funds 
from this award constitutes the grantee’s acceptance of the listed terms and conditions. The electronic 
copy of Award Terms and Conditions to support this program can be found on the website at:
https://acf.gov/grants/manage-grant/grant-award/award-terms  
AWARD CONDITIONS
Required Alignment with ACF Vision, Mission, Values, Priorities and Guiding Principles
The recipient of this award must implement any funds awarded under this NOA to effectuate program 
goals or agency priorities in accordance with the ACF’s vision, mission, values, priorities, & guiding 
principles (https://acf.gov/about/acf-vision-mission-values) when authorized. Funded activities must 
advance ACF’s vision of resilient, safe, healthy, and economically secure children, youth, families, and 
communities, and support ACF’s mission to foster health and well-being through effective, accountable, 
and compassionate human services when awarded in any programs that authorize these priorities.
Consistent with ACF’s values, in carrying out any project that is funded under this NOA, the recipient is 
required to adhere to the following principle:
Program Integrity and Fiscal Stewardship: Administer funds in accordance with all applicable federal 
statutes, regulations, and award conditions; maintain strong internal controls; and prevent waste, fraud, 
and abuse.
The recipient is also required to adhere to the following principles when consistent with the authority and 
scope of the award and its activities:
1. Evidence-Based and Outcome-Focused Practices: Design and deliver services using evidence-based 
or evidence-informed approaches, establish measurable performance goals, and use data to monitor 
outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
2. Partnership and Local Leadership: Coordinate with state, tribal, territorial, local, and community 
partners, as appropriate, and tailor services to meet community-identified needs while respecting local 
decision-making authority.
In addition, in keeping with ACF’s priorities, the recipient must administer any project that is awarded 
under this NOA in accordance with the following objectives when consistent with the scope of the award 
and its activities in programs that are authorized to advance them:
3. Family Stability and Child Well-Being: Strengthen families, promote safe and stable home 
environments, and improve outcomes for children and youth through prevention-focused and 
developmentally appropriate services.
4. Work, Self-Sufficiency, and Economic Mobility: Support pathways to employment, job retention, 
and economic independence for individuals and families, including through workforce development, 
education, and supportive services.
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5. High-Quality Early Care and Learning: Where applicable, invest in high-quality early childhood 
programs that support school readiness, healthy development, and long-term success.
The recipient must demonstrate ongoing compliance with these values and priorities, in all programs that 
are authorized to advance them, through program design, implementation, reporting, and evaluation. 
Failure to meaningfully align funded activities with the applicable requirements may result in corrective 
action, additional reporting requirements, or other enforcement actions consistent with federal grant 
regulations found at 2 C.F.R. Part 200 and the terms and conditions of this award.
SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS and CONDITIONS
Federal awards are subject to legally binding requirements called terms and conditions (T&Cs).  The 
Award Terms and Conditions apply to all discretionary 
programs: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/manage-grant/grant-award#terms.  These Supplemental Terms 
and Conditions are additional requirements applicable to the program named below.
The recipient must actively manage its award and adhere to all applicable requirements. For more 
information about grants management activities and resources for recipients throughout the award 
lifecycle, see Managing Your ACF Grant Award at https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/manage-grant
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
Head Start
Assistance Listing No. 93.600
APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, STATUTE, REGULATIONS
1. The administration of this program is authorized under the Head Start Act, as amended by the 
Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007, Public Law 110-134 
at https://headstart.gov/policy/head-start-act
 
2. The program is codified at 42 U.S.C. 9801 et seq at https://headstart.gov/policy/head-start-act
 
3. Implementing program regulations are published as the Head Start Program Performance Standards at 
45 CFR Parts 1301 to 1305, https://headstart.gov/policy/45-cfr-chap-xiii  Additional program guidance is 
located on Head Start.gov, https://headstart.gov/. Recipients must act in compliance with the Program 
Instructions and Information Memoranda.  For full text, go 
to https://headstart.gov/policy/pi and https://headstart.gov/policy/im
COST SHARING OR MATCHING (NON-FEDERAL SHARE) OF PROGRAM FUNDING
4. Recipients are required to meet a non-federal share of the project cost, in accordance with Section 
640(b) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9835(b).  Recipients must provide at least 20 percent of the 
total approved cost of the project. The total approved cost of the project is the sum of the ACF (federal) 
share and the non-federal share. The non-federal share may be met by cash or in-kind contributions. Any 
shared costs or matching funds and all contributions, including cash and thirdparty in-kind contributions, 
must be accepted as part of the recipient’s cost-sharing or matching when such contributions meet all 
2. 
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criteria listed in 2 CFR § 200.306.
a. The responsible HHS official may approve a waiver of all or a portion of the non-federal match 
requirement based on a recipient’s written application submitted for the budget period and any supporting 
evidence the responsible HHS official requires. In deciding whether to grant a waiver, the responsible 
HHS official will consider the circumstances specified at section 640(b) of the Act and whether the 
recipient made a reasonable effort to comply with the non-federal match requirement.
FINANCIAL REPORTING
5. The OMB approved Financial Reporting form for this program is the Federal Financial Reports 
(SF425). This form must be submitted in the Payment Management System (PMS) as described in 
ACFPI-OHS-24-01: https://headstart.gov/policy/pi/acf-pi-ohs-24-01. 
a. PMS SF-425 Information: https://pms.psc.gov/grant-recipients/ffr-updates.html
b. For support using PMS, contact your PMS Liaison Accountant: https://pms.psc.gov/findpms-liaison-
accountant.html
c. Post-Award Reporting Forms and Instructions: https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/post-
award-reporting-forms
6. Obligation Deadline: Funds must be obligated within the budget period established by the Notice of 
Award (NoA) on Line 19.  If funds cannot be obligated within the established budget period, recipients 
may apply to carryover the balance or for a no-cost extension, as applicable, in Head Start Enterprise 
System (HSES) applications.  Applications for a carryover balance should be initiated once the actual 
unobligated balance is known (generally during the period allowed for preparation and submission of the 
annual Federal Financial Report).  Applications for a no-cost extension must be submitted at least 10 
calendar days before the end of the period of performance of the award.
PROGRAM REPORTING
7. The OMB approved Program Report form for this program is the Head Start Program Information 
Report (PIR, OMB Control No. 0970-0427).  All grant recipients and sub-recipients are required to 
submit a PIR for Head Start and Early Head Start programs annually. PIR submissions are only accepted 
electronically using the Head Start Enterprise System (HSES). 
a. PIR guidance, reference materials, change highlights and frequently asked questions are available at: 
https://headstart.gov/program-data/article/program-information-report-pir.   
b. For assistance and/or support contact the HSES help desk at help@hsesinfo.org
PROPERTY REPORTING
8. This award is subject to the Property Reporting.  
The OMB approved property reporting is the following:
a. Real Property Reports (SF-429s). The SF-429 Real Property forms are applicable to this program and 
must be submitted as described in ACF-PI-HS-17-03: https://headstart.gov/policy/pi/acf-pi-hs-17-03.  
i. For assistance accessing the SF-429: https://stage-home.grantsolutions.gov/home/recipientoldc-
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training-resources/ ii. For assistance completing the SF-429s, please contact 
OGMRealProperty429@acf.hhs.gov
ii. For assistance completing the SF-429s, please contact OGMRealProperty429@acf.hhs.gov
b. Tangible Property Report (SF-428s). The SF-428-B Tangible Personal Property Report -Final Report 
must be submitted as described in ACF-PI-OHS-24-01: https://headstart.gov/policy/pi/acf-pi-ohs-24-01. 
The SF-428-C Tangible Personal Property Report – Disposition Request/Report must be submitted as 
described in the Tangible Personal Property Guidance: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/manage-
grant/property/tangible-property 
i. The fillable SF-428 forms must be completed and uploaded in the Grant Notes section of GS.  The 
Category Type of the Grant Note is Tangible Personal Property Report (SF-428).
ii. Downloadable version of fillable SF-428: https://www.grants.gov/forms/formsrepository/post-award-
reporting-forms
iii. GS User Guide: Grant Notes: Microsoft Word - User Guide Recipient Grants List and Details 
GRANTS LIST .docx (grantsolutions.gov) and Quick Sheet: Grant Notes (grantsolutions.gov)
EFFECTIVE PERIOD
9. These program-specific Supplemental Terms and Conditions are effective on the date shown in the 
margin at the bottom of the page and will remain in effect until updated. They will be updated and 
reissued only as needed whenever a new program-specific statute, regulation or other requirement is 
enacted or whenever any of the applicable existing Federal statutes, regulations, policies, procedures or 
restrictions is amended, revised, altered, or repealed
POINTS OF CONTACT
10. Points of contact for additional information or questions concerning either the operation of the 
program or related financial matters can be found in the Head Start Enterprise System (HSES). 
UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) NOTICE
11. All applicants and recipients must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration 
and UEI issued.  ACF recommends that organizations start the renewal process at least 30 days prior to 
expiration to avoid delays in federal funding.  Entities can search for help at Federal Service Desk (FSD) 
any time or request help from an FSD agent Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET at 
https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp  This award is subject to requirements as set forth in 2 CFR 25.110
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AWARD ATTACHMENTS
MARICOPA COUNTY OF
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Remarks
1.

30. REMARKS (Continued from previous page)
Under Section 638 of the Head Start Act, this action awards Maricopa County Human Services
funds for the budget period of 07/01/2026-06/30/2027 within the project period of 07/01/2026-
06/30/2031 for the operation of a Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start program in the
designated service area(s).
The annual levels for this period are $13,241,487 for Head Start Preschool operations;
$8,924,454 for Early Head Start operations; $126,164 for Head Start Preschool training and
technical assistance; and $171,347 for Early Head Start training and technical assistance.
This award includes a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 0.635 percent through funds
authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (P.L. 119-75). The adjustment is
applied to Fiscal Year 2026 Head Start/Early Head Start base funding levels and added
proportionately to all Budgeted Object Class Categories.
In accordance with the Head Start Act, these funds must be used to increase compensation
proportionate to the COLA, including salaries and wages, and fringe benefits for all applicable
Head Start (including Early Head Start and EHS-Child Care Partnership) staff. In addition, a
proportionate increase must be provided to delegate agencies and partners providing direct
services. The COLA shall not be used for one-time bonuses or temporary salary supplements.
Any remaining amount following the applied 0.635 percent increase to Head Start
compensation, and delegate agencies and partners, may be applied to other allowable operating
costs applicable to the program.
Documentation demonstrating how the COLA was applied must be maintained and made
available upon request.
Use of COLA funds for any purpose other than as described above requires submission of a
budget revision amendment in the Head Start Enterprise System (HSES) within 30 days of the
date of this award, including any "Significant Budget Changes" outlined in Section 3.1.2.2 of the
HHS Grants Policy Statement (https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hhs-grants-policy-
statement-oct-2025.pdf).
Head Start Preschool population: 715 children.
Designated Head Start Preschool service area(s): East Maricopa County, Arizona: excluding the
City of Phoenix, and West Maricopa County, Arizona: communities of Goodyear (85395) and
Surprise (85374).
Approved program option(s) for the Head Start Preschool program: Center-based.
Early Head Start population: 368 infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.
Designated Early Head Start service area(s): East Maricopa County, Arizona: excluding City of

Phoenix.
Approved program option(s) for the Early Head Start program: Center-based.
This grant is subject to the requirements included in Attachments 1 and 2.

Attachment 1
Recipient Organization: Maricopa County Human Services
This grant is subject to Section 644(b) of the Head Start Act and 45 C.F.R. § 1303.5 limiting
development and administrative costs to a maximum of 15 percent of the total costs of the
program, including the non-federal match contribution of such costs.  The requirements for the
limitation of 15 percent for development and administrative costs apply to the budget period
unless a waiver is approved. Any request for a waiver of the limitation on development and
administrative costs that meets the  conditions under 45 C.F.R. § 1303.5 must be submitted in
advance of the end of the budget period. Any waiver request submitted after the expiration of
the project period will not be considered.
The HHS Uniform Administrative Requirements (see 2 C.F.R. § 200.308(f)(2)) provide the
authority to ACF to approve key staff of Head Start grant recipients. For the purposes of this
grant, key staff is defined as the Head Start Director or person carrying out the duties of the
Head Start Director if not under that title and the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director
and/or Chief Fiscal Officer if any of those positions is funded, either directly or through indirect
cost recovery, more than 50 percent with Head Start funds.
Section 653 of the Head Start Act prohibits the use of any federal funds, including Head Start
grant funds, to pay any portion of the compensation of an individual employed by a Head Start
agency if that individual's compensation exceeds the rate payable for Level II of the Executive
Schedule.
Prior written approval must be obtained for the purchase of equipment and other capital
expenditures as described in 2 C.F.R. § 200.439(a). Prior written approval must also be
obtained under 2 C.F.R. § 200.439(b)(3) and 45 C.F.R. Part 1303 Subpart E - Facilities to use
Head Start grant funds for the initial or ongoing purchase, construction, and major renovation of
facilities. No Head Start grant funds may be used toward the payment of one-time expenses,
principal and interest for the acquisition, construction or major renovation of a facility without
prior written approval of the Administration for Children and Families.

Attachment 2
Head Start grant recipients must comply with the terms and conditions for the project
period award in the specified timeframes.
Health and Safety
Conduct a screening of the health and safety environment of each center and/or family
childcare home where services are provided according to the following schedule, as
applicable:
- within 45 days of the start of the program or school year;
- within 45 days of children receiving services in a new center and/or family childcare
home; and/or
- within 45 days of the start of the project period when the project period begins during the
program or school year. See: https://headstart.gov/publication/health-safety-screener
•
Complete a certification of compliance with all Office of Head Start (OHS) health and
safety requirements within 75 days of the start of the program or school year, or within 75
days of the start of the project period when the project period begins during the program
or school year.
•
Submit the certification via the Head Start Enterprise System (HSES) under the
Financials tab, NoA Conditions in the folder titled "Certification of Compliance with Health
& Safety Requirements" and notify your Program and Grants Management Specialists of
its availability in the Correspondence tab immediately thereafter.
•
Governance
Conduct a screening of the organization’s governance and leadership capacity within 60
calendar days of the start of the project period. See: https://headstart.gov/organizational-
leadership/article/governance-leadership-oversight-capacity-screener
•
Complete a certification that the governance and leadership capacity screening was
conducted and a training plan was developed within 75 days of the start of the project
period. See: https://headstart.gov/organizational-leadership/article/governance-
leadership-oversight-capacity-screener-certification
•
Submit the certification via in the Head Start Enterprise System (HSES) under the
Financials tab, NoA Conditions in the folder titled "Certification of Governance and
Leadership Capacity Screening" and notify your Program and Grants Management
Specialists of its availability in the Correspondence tab immediately thereafter. See:
https://headstart.gov/designation-renewal-system
•