The Morehouse Community Improvement Organization, Inc.
Bastrop, LA Doing business as Mcio Head Start
- UEI
- ZKWMGARVLN63
- CAGE
- 5R7D1
- Primary NAICS
- 624410 Child Care Services
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 481 E Madison Ave, Bastrop, LA 71220, USA
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head start | Office of Grants Management (ACF) | $3,046,333 | |
| American rescue plan | Office of Grants Management (ACF) | $458,226 | |
| Head start | Office of Grants Management (ACF) | $44,844,052 | |
| 2016-2017 cola | Office of Grants Management (ACF) | $12,274,478 | |
| Head start | Administration for Children and Families | $167,758 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Dept. Of Admin | 266LA324N1099 | $15,440 | |
| La Dept. Of Admin | 266LA324N1099 | $39,195 | |
| La Dept. Of Admin | 266LA324N1199 | $32,295 | |
| La Dept. Of Admin | 266LA324N1199 | $28,937 | |
| La Dept. Of Admin | 266LA324N1199 | $25,488 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
The Morehouse Community Improvement Organization, Inc. (doing business as MCIO Head Start), a tax-exempt nonprofit based in Bastrop, Louisiana, operates as a Head Start grantee and sub-recipient of federal early childhood education and family support funding from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture. The organization is a recipient (prime grantee) rather than a federal contractor; it holds no federal contracts and does not compete under set-asides. The organization's federal footprint consists predominantly of grant sub-awards (86% of recent awards) flowing through state intermediaries, with a small prime grant portfolio anchored by early childhood education delivery.
Morehouse's customer base is concentrated in two federal agencies. The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service accounts for 36 sub-awards, reflecting Morehouse's role as a sub-recipient of monthly food and nutrition program allocations administered through the Louisiana Department of Administration. The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families accounts for 6 awards, including Morehouse's primary Head Start prime grant. The organization's primary operational work is the delivery of comprehensive early childhood education and family support services. Morehouse's $3.05 million Project Grant from the HHS Office of Head Start, awarded April 1, 2026, runs through March 31, 2031 and requires a 20 percent non-federal match. Under this five-year award, the organization will serve infants, toddlers, three- and four-year-old children, and pregnant women through Head Start and Early Head Start programming, delivering educational instruction, health and nutritional support, social-emotional development programming, and family engagement initiatives. The organization has prior federal funding experience exceeding $16 million in cumulative Head Start awards, positioning it as an established early-childhood-services grantee.
Activity spiked in 2024 (15 awards) and remains consistent year over year, with ten awards in 2025 and six awarded or processed through May 2026. The combined dollars obligated across all awards total $78.8 million. The recurring monthly food and nutrition sub-awards from the Louisiana Department of Administration (most recently May 2026) reflect the operational rhythm of Morehouse's nutrition program delivery within the Head Start footprint. Performance is measured against federal benchmarks related to school readiness outcomes, health and family well-being metrics, and compliance with federal requirements; Morehouse's eligibility for non-competing continuation funding is contingent upon satisfactory progress and compliance with award terms and conditions.
Quick answers
Is The Morehouse Community Improvement Organization, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. The Morehouse Community Improvement Organization, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through January 7, 2027.
What is The Morehouse Community Improvement Organization, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
The Morehouse Community Improvement Organization, Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is Head start (06CH013565), from Office of Grants Management (ACF), on April 1, 2026.
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