Project Grant 02ND000070

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families awarded a $352,797 Head Start Disaster Recovery grant (CFDA 93.356) to the Municipio De Manati Department of Federal Contributions Division in Puerto Rico. The funding will support the restoration of Head Start and Early Head Start services and facilities impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. The grant will enable the municipality to repair damaged infrastructure, replace lost equipment and supplies, and continue critical early childhood education programming for low-income children aged 0-5 years in the affected community. As a sub-recipient, Manati has also received additional pass-through funding from the Puerto Rico state government to provide nutrition services, supportive services, and congregate meals for the elderly. This targeted disaster recovery grant is part of the federal government's efforts to support the resilience and continuity of vital early childhood education resources in Puerto Rico following recent natural disasters.