Federal Grant Award Summary

The Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation received a $945,740 Project Grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families under the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600), effective February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031. This five-year award supports the delivery of comprehensive early childhood education and family support services in Bayonne, New Jersey, designed to promote school readiness among low-income children from birth through compulsory school age. The Foundation provides educational, health, nutritional, social, and related services tailored to local community needs, with services encompassing Head Start Preschool programs serving primarily 3- and 4-year-old children and Early Head Start programs serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.

As a prime recipient, the Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation integrates Head Start programming with complementary social services and community support initiatives, including nutrition assistance, health services, and family engagement activities that emphasize parental partnership. The award represents the Foundation's continued commitment to serving at-risk populations in its service area, with performance measured against federal criteria related to school readiness outcomes, health and family well-being metrics, and compliance with federal requirements. The recipient must demonstrate satisfactory progress and compliance with terms and conditions throughout the project period to remain eligible for continued funding.