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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ADDRESS 401 S CLINTON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60607 PROJECT DIRECTOR LORI ORR PHONE 312-919-3426 E-MAIL LORI.A.ORR@ILLINOIS.GOV WEBSITE: WWW.IGROWILLINOIS.ORG FUNDS REQUESTED $13,126,310 PURPOSE THE PURPOSE OF IL MIECHV IS TO IMPROVE CHILD AND FAMILY OUTCOMES IN AT-RISK COMMUNITIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SERVING FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, PREGNANT AND PARENTING YOUTH IN CHILD WELFARE CARE, FAMILIES WITH SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES. IL MIECHV COMMUNITIES INCLUDE URBAN SITES WITH CONCENTRATED POVERTY, SUBURBS WITH FAST-GROWING POPULATIONS, AND RURAL COUNTIES WHERE ISOLATION AND LACK OF TRANSPORTATION EXACERBATE CONDITIONS FOR PRIORITY POPULATIONS. IL MIECHV SUPPORTS THREE EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS: HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA, PARENTS AS TEACHERS, AND FAMILY CONNECTS (AS A COORDINATED INTAKE STRATEGY IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES). IL MIECHV IMPLEMENTS EVIDENCE-BASED HV SERVICES AND STRENGTHENS CROSS-SYSTEMS PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE, COORDINATED SERVICES FOR FAMILIES. MATCHING FUNDS ARE ANTICIPATED TO SUPPORT EXPANSION OF HOME VISITING SERVICES IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES IDENTIFIED IN ILLINOIS’ 2020 NEEDS ASSESSMENT, BECAUSE OF THE ILLINOIS COMPETITIVE HV NOFO WHICH WAS RELEASED IN APRIL 2025. IN ADDITION, COMMUNITY READINESS AND CAPACITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES WILL CONTINUE IN SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY AND IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS. GOAL(S) AND OBJECTIVES GOAL 1 PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HOME VISITING SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES LIVING IN COMMUNITIES THAT FACE BARRIERS TO ACHIEVING POSITIVE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES.1.1 COORDINATED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS;1.2 CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR AT-RISK COMMUNITIES. GOAL 2 STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ADDRESS PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN UNDER TITLE V OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT. 2.1 COLLABORATION AND ALIGNMENT WITH THE TITLE V PROGRAM;2.2 GROW & RETAIN THE HV WORKFORCE; 2.3 INCREASE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT - PROGRAM LEVEL;2.4 COMPREHENSIVE COST MODEL TOOL; 2.5 DATA TO IMPROVE FAMILY OUTCOMES AND SERVICES;2.6 FEEDBACK ON PRIORITIES AND STRATEGIES. GOAL 3 IMPROVE COORDINATION OF SERVICES WITHIN COMMUNITIES IDENTIFIED IN THE APPROVED STATEWIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT AS AT RISK FOR POOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES. 3.1 CI PROGRAMS WILL ANALYZE DATA TO IMPROVE COORDINATION AND FAMILY OUTCOMES; 3.2 REFINE ACTION PLAN FOR A STATEWIDE COORDINATED INTAKE SYSTEM FOR HV; 3.3 IMPROVE HOW PRIORITY POPULATIONS ARE SYSTEMATICALLY CONNECTED TO HV; 3.4 STRENGTHEN SYSTEMS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN HV AND SDOH. APPROACH MAJOR METHODS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, QUALITY ASSESSMENT, CQI AND MONITORING; CAPACITY-BUILDING; ALIGNMENT WITH TITLE V; SUPPORTING LOCAL IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES (LIAS) WITH FAMILY ENGAGEMENT; UTILIZING A COMPREHENSIVE COST MODEL FOR HIGH QUALITY HV SERVICES; BUILDING COMMUNITY READINESS IN NEW COMMUNITIES, AND COORDINATING REFERRALS BETWEEN HV AND CHILD WELFARE, FAMILY CASE MANAGEMENT, AND UNIVERSAL NEWBORN SUPPORTS. CASELOAD TOTAL PROPOSED CASELOAD OF MIECHV FAMILY SLOTS FOR EACH FFY: 829. MIECHV COMMUNITIES IL WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE THE FOLLOWING AT-RISK COUNTIES: COOK: DUPAGE; KANE; KANKAKEE, MACON, PEORIA, ST.CLAIR, STEPHENSON, VERMILION, AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES. PENDING THE OUTCOME OF THE NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY, WE MAY EXPAND SERVICES IN ONE OR MORE COUNTIES IDENTIFIED IN ILLINOIS’ 2020 NEEDS ASSESSMENT.LIAS IL WILL CONTINUE TO CONTRACT WITH 18 LIAS THAT SERVE A TOTAL OF 10 COUNTIES. DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF A PENDING NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY, ADDITIONAL LIAS MAY BE ADDED. MATCHING FUNDS IL MIECHV PLANS TO USE FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS TO CONTINUE COMMUNITY READINESS AND CAPACITY BUILDING IN SOUTH SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY (CHICAGO AREA) AND IN CASS-MORGAN COUNTIES (IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS). DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF A PENDING NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY, WE MAY ADD SERVICES IN ONE OR MORE COUNTIES IDENTIFIED IN THE 2020 NEEDS ASSESSMENT.THE SOURCE OF NON-FEDERAL FUNDS IS STATE GENERAL REVENUE FUNDING.

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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ADDRESS: 401 S. CLINTON STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60607 PROJECT DIRECTOR: LORI ORR PHONE: (312) 919-3426 E-MAIL: LORI.A.ORR@ILLINOIS.GOV WEBSITE: WWW.IGROWILLINOIS.ORG FUNDS REQUESTED: $ 11,942,559 ANNOTATION: ILLINOIS MIECHV (IL) AIMS TO IMPROVE CHILD AND FAMILY OUTCOMES BY IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING (HV) MODELS IN AT-RISK COMMUNITIES, AND BY STRENGTHENING CROSS-SYSTEMS PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE, COORDINATED SERVICES. IL COMMUNITIES INCLUDE URBAN SITES WITH CONCENTRATED POVERTY, SUBURBS WITH FAST-GROWING MIGRANT POPULATIONS, AND RURAL COUNTIES WHERE ISOLATION AND LACK OF TRANSPORTATION EXACERBATE CONDITIONS FOR PRIORITY POPULATIONS. KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, QUALITY ASSESSMENT, CQI AND MONITORING; CAPACITY-BUILDING; ALIGNMENT WITH TITLE V; SUPPORTING LOCAL IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES (LIAS) WITH FAMILY ENGAGEMENT; DEVELOPING AND UTILIZING A COMPREHENSIVE COST MODEL FOR HIGH QUALITY HV SERVICES; AND COORDINATING REFERRALS BETWEEN HV AND CHILD WELFARE, FAMILY CASE MANAGEMENT, AND UNIVERSAL NEWBORN SUPPORTS. PROBLEM: ILLINOIS MATERNAL AND CHILD OUTCOMES ARE CONCERNING. FOR EXAMPLE, THE LATEST MATERNAL MORTALITY REPORT SHOWS THAT BLACK WOMEN ARE TWICE AS LIKELY AS WHITE WOMEN TO DIE FROM A PREGNANCY-RELATED CONDITION, AND 91% OF ALL PREGNANCY-RELATED DEATHS ARE PREVENTABLE. AND EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 35,000 CHILDREN ARE IMPACTED BY SUBSTANTIATED REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT. IN 2022-23, 81% OF IL MIECHV FAMILIES EARNED LOW INCOMES, 24% HAD LOW STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, 15% HAD A CHILD WITH DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES, 15% HAD TOBACCO USE IN THE HOME, 14% HAD CHILD WELFARE INVOLVEMENT, AND 6% HAD SUBSTANCE USE CONCERNS. PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF IL MIECHV IS TO IMPROVE CHILD AND FAMILY OUTCOMES IN AT-RISK COMMUNITIES, BY IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE-BASED HV SERVICES AND BY STRENGTHENING CROSS-SYSTEMS PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE, COORDINATED SERVICES FOR FAMILIES. GOAL(S) AND OBJECTIVES: GOAL 1: IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HV SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES LIVING IN COMMUNITIES THAT FACE BARRIERS TO ACHIEVING POSITIVE MCH OUTCOMES. 1.1 COORDINATED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS;1.2 CAPACITY-BUILDING RESOURCES FOR AT-RISK COMMUNITIES. GOAL 2: STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ADDRESS TITLE V PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES FOR PREGNANT PEOPLE, INFANTS AND CHILDREN.2.1 COLLABORATION AND ALIGNMENT WITH THE TITLE V PROGRAM; 2.2 GROW & RETAIN THE HV WORKFORCE; 2.3 INCREASE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT - PROGRAM LEVEL.;2.4 COMPREHENSIVE COST MODEL TOOL; 2.5 DATA TO IMPROVE FAMILY OUTCOMES AND SERVICES; 2.6 FEEDBACK ON PRIORITIES AND STRATEGIES. GOAL 3: IMPROVE COORDINATION OF SERVICES WITHIN ‘AT-RISK COMMUNITIES’ IDENTIFIED IN THE APPROVED NEEDS ASSESSMENT. 3.1 CI PROGRAMS WILL ANALYZE DATA TO IMPROVE COORDINATION AND FAMILY OUTCOMES; 3.2 IMPLEMENT ACTION PLAN FOR CREATING A STATEWIDE COORDINATED INTAKE SYSTEM FOR HV; 3.3 IMPROVE HOW PRIORITY POPULATIONS ARE SYSTEMATICALLY CONNECTED TO HV; 3.4 STRENGTHEN SYSTEMS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN HV AND SDOH. APPROACH: EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS: IL SUPPORTS THREE EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS: HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA, PARENTS AS TEACHERS, AND FAMILY CONNECTS - USED AS A COORDINATED INTAKE STRATEGY IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES. COMMUNITIES: IL WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE THE FOLLOWING AT-RISK COMMUNITIES: CICERO; CHICAGO SOUTHSIDE CLUSTER; CHICAGO WEST SIDE; EAST ST LOUIS; ELGIN; ROCKFORD; AND STEPHENSON, PEORIA, KANKAKEE, MACON, AND VERMILION COUNTIES. DEPENDING ON THE RESULTS OF A PENDING NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY, WE MAY ADD ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AT-RISK COUNTIES: CASS; COLES; DOUGLAS; DUPAGE; LAKE; MORGAN; MOULTRIE; ROCK ISLAND. TARGET POPULATIONS INCLUDE FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, PREGNANT AND PARENTING YOUTH IN CHILD WELFARE CARE, DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS, AND FAMILIES WITH SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES. TOTAL PROPOSED CASELOAD OF MIECHV FAMILY SLOTS FOR EACH FFY: 836.

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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - ANNOTATION: NEW HAMPSHIRE (NH) WILL SERVE PREGNANT PEOPLE AND FAMILIES IN ALL NH COUNTIES USING THE HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA (HFA) MODEL AND ITS CHILD WELFARE PROTOCOLS (CWP.) THIS PROJECT PERIOD WILL CONTINUE THE EXPANSION NH BEGAN IN LATE 2022, PARTNERING WITH THE NH DIVISION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES (DCYF) IN IMPLEMENT ITS FAMILY FIRST PREVENTION SERVICES ACT (FFPSA) PREVENTION PLAN, FUNDING HFA-NH, EXPANDING HOME VISITING SERVICES TO A BROADER RANGE OF FAMILIES REFERRED BY DCYF TO INCLUDE CHILDREN UP TO AGE TWO. DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD, NH MIECHV WILL FOCUS ON IMPLEMENTATION WITH FIDELITY, REDUCING MISSING DATA THROUGH TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND STAFF RETENTION THROUGH ENSURING ADEQUATE TRAINING, REASONABLE CASELOAD EXPECTATIONS AND BUILDING COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATION ACROSS MIECHV SITES. PROBLEM: NH IS FORTUNATE THAT FOR MANY INDICATORS OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, THE STATE RANKS FAVORABLY WHEN COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGES. HOWEVER, STATE AVERAGES MASK DISPARITIES AMONG COMMUNITIES AND SUB-POPULATIONS, AND THE OPIOID CRISIS HAS HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON NH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, BRINGING MORE FAMILIES INTO CONTACT WITH DCYF, PLACING THEM AT RISK OF SEPARATION. NH FAMILIES FACE CHALLENGES ACCESSING QUALITY CHILDCARE AND HOUSING. WHILE THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN NH IS RELATIVELY LOW, MANY NH FAMILIES STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT THAT CAN PROVIDE AN INCOME SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD, SHELTER, TRANSPORTATION AND QUALITY CHILD CARE WHILE THEY WORK. ADDITIONALLY, NH’S MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS TAXED TO THE POINT THAT PEOPLE MAY WAIT MONTHS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPLEMENT VOLUNTARY, EVIDENCE-BASED SERVICES THROUGH THE HFA MODEL AND COORDINATE COMPREHENSIVE HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES. HFA HAS REMAINED NH’S MODEL OF CHOICE FOR TRADITIONAL REFERRALS AND THOSE CONNECTED THROUGH DCYF USING THE CWP DUE TO THE HFA MODEL’S PROVEN OUTCOMES IN IMPROVING MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND REDUCING CHILD MALTREATMENT. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: GOAL 1: NEW HAMPSHIRE LIAS WILL IMPLEMENT THE HFA HOME VISITING MODEL WITH FIDELITY, SERVING THE HRSA-DEFINED PRIORITY POPULATIONS. OBJECTIVE 1.1 NH MIECHV WILL SUPPORT ITS LIAS IN DEMONSTRATING FIDELITY TO THE HFA MODEL THROUGH PROMOTING FAMILIARITY WITH BEST PRACTICE STANDARDS AND HFA TOOLS, WITH A FOCUS ON INCLUSIVITY AND EQUITY THROUGH QUARTERLY DATA REVIEW. OBJECTIVE 1.2 NH MIECHV WILL PROVIDE SERVICES TO FAMILIES ACROSS NH IN AN EQUITABLE MANNER, WITH A FOCUS ON ENROLLING MEMBERS OF UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED GROUPS. GOAL 2: REDUCE MISSING DATA ACROSS FORMS 1 AND 2 BY 10 % WHERE MISSING DATA IS HIGHER THAN 20%, IN AT LEAST TWO MEASURES PER FORM. OBJECTIVE 2.1 PROVIDE PERSONALIZED CQI SUPPORT TO NH LIAS, REVIEWING DATA ON ONE OR MORE PERFORMANCE MEASURES ON A MONTHLY BASIS. DATA ANALYSIS WILL FOCUS ON EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE, AMONG OTHER DEMOGRAPHICS, ON EACH MEASURE. GOAL 3: NH LIAS WILL RETAIN 75% OF NEWLY HIRED STAFF FOR A PERIOD OF GREATER THAN 1 YEAR. OBJECTIVE 3.1 FOCUS ON STAFF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION AS A DRIVER FOR FAMILY RETENTION. GOAL 4: DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A SUITE OF ROLE-SPECIFIC TOOLS TO SUPPORT STAFF RETENTION AT THE LIA LEVEL. OBJECTIVE 4.1 PROVIDE RESOURCES TO LIA STAFF THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA TO PROMOTE FAMILIARITY WITH COMMUNITY AND TRAINING RESOURCES, PERFORMANCE MEASURES, AND ONE ANOTHER, ENSURING STAFF ARE WELL-CONNECTED THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM. APPROACH: NH LIAS WILL IMPLEMENT THE HFA MODEL WITH FIDELITY TO PRIORITY POPULATIONS IN ALL NH COUNTIES, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2020 STATEWIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT UPDATE, WITH A FOCUS ON INCREASING ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION OF CHILD-WELFARE INVOLVED FAMILIES. ADDITIONAL EFFORTS WILL INCLUDE INCREASING ENROLLMENT OF WIC PARTICIPANTS THROUGH STATE-LEVEL COLLABORATION. NH MIECHV PROPOSES TO SERVE 284 FAMILIES AT A GIVEN TIME DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD.

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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - FY 2025 PROJECT ABSTRACT TENNESSEE’S MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAM FY 2025 FORMULA GRANT ABSTRACT PROJECT TITLE: TENNESSEE’S MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAM FY 2025 FORMULA GRANT APPLICANT NAME: TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DIVISION OF FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS ADDRESS: 710 JAMES ROBERTSON PARKWAY, ANDREW JOHNSON TOWER, 8TH FLOOR NASHVILLE, TN 37243 PROJECT DIRECTOR NAME: SARAH SANDERS, SECTION CHIEF, EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES CONTACT INFORMATION: PHONE: 615-253-4137 EMAIL ADDRESS: SARAH.SANDERS@TN.GOV PURPOSE: THE FY 2025 MIECHV GRANT WILL ENSURE THAT TENNESSEE FAMILIES ARE SERVED WITH HIGH QUALITY HOME VISITING SERVICES PROVIDED BY AN EXPERTLY TRAINED WORKFORCE AND THAT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM IS COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED AND ENSURES THAT FAMILIES ARE ENROLLED IN THE MOST APPROPRIATE SERVICES AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: GOAL 1: BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2027, ASSURE AVAILABILITY OF HIGH QUALITY EBHV SERVICES IN THIRTY OF THE MOST AT-RISK COUNTIES IN TENNESSEE. GOAL 2: BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2027, STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF TENNESSEE’S HOME VISITING WORKFORCE TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT HIGH-QUALITY, FAMILY-CENTERED, RESILIENCE-INFORMED, AND CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SERVICES. GOAL 3: BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2027, PROMOTE A COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM IN TENNESSEE THAT BEGINS PRENATALLY OR AT BIRTH. GOAL 4: BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2027, MAINTAIN COORDINATION OF FAMILY SERVING TDH AND OTHER STATE AGENCY PROGRAMS TO INCREASE COORDINATION OF REFERRALS OF FAMILIES INTO EBHV SERVICES. METHODOLOGY: PLANNED PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL RESULT IN FAMILIES BEING SERVED BY EBHV PROGRAMS IN THIRTY OF THE MOST AT-RISK COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING ONE ADDITIONAL PROJECT THAT SERVES MILITARY FAMILIES LIVING CLOSE TO FORT CAMPBELL ARMY INSTALLATION. TANF (TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES) AND STATE FUNDED EBHV PROGRAMS ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CASELOAD, BASED ON THE HRSA DEFINITION OF CASELOAD. MIECHV FUNDS SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TWO EBHV MODELS: HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA (HFA) AND PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT). THE TOTAL CASELOAD OF FAMILY SLOTS FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 IS 1,006.75 AND THE TOTAL CASELOAD OF FAMILY SLOTS FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 29, 2027 IS 1,006.75. TENNESSEE MAINTAINS STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERS AND STATE AGENCIES INVOLVED IN PERPETUATING A COLLABORATIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM IN TENNESSEE. PARTNERS INCLUDE: THE EARLY SUCCESS COALITION IN MEMPHIS, TN; THE ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH IN TENNESSEE (AIMHITN); THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (TDHS); THE TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH (TCCY); AND THE TENNESSEE YOUNG CHILD WELLNESS COUNCIL (TNYCWC, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE TCCY).

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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - NEW HAMPSHIRE MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING (MIECHV) GRANT PROGRAM INTRODUCTION: NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL SERVE PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN ALL NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES USING THE HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA (HFA) MODEL AND THE CHILD WELFARE PROTOCOLS (CWP). THIS PROJECT PERIOD WILL CONTINUE THE EXPANSION NEW HAMPSHIRE BEGAN IN LATE 2022, PARTNERING WITH THE DIVISION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES (DCYF) IN IMPLEMENTING ITS FAMILY FIRST PREVENTION SERVICES ACT (FFPSA) PREVENTION PLAN, FUNDING HFA NEW HAMPSHIRE, EXPANDING HOME VISITING SERVICES TO A BROADER RANGE OF FAMILIES REFERRED BY DCYF TO INCLUDE CHILDREN UP TO AGE TWO. DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD, NEW HAMPSHIRE MIECHV WILL FOCUS ON IMPLEMENTATION WITH FIDELITY, REDUCING MISSING DATA THROUGH TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND STAFF RETENTION THROUGH ENSURING ADEQUATE TRAINING, REASONABLE CASELOAD EXPECTATIONS AND BUILDING COMMUNITY COLLABORATION ACROSS MIECHV SITES. PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPLEMENT VOLUNTARY, EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING SERVICES THROUGH THE HFA MODEL AND COORDINATE COMPREHENSIVE HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES. HFA HAS REMAINED NEW HAMPSHIRE’S MODEL OF CHOICE FOR TRADITIONAL REFERRALS IMPLEMENTING A NURSE ENHANCEMENT ACROSS EACH SITE. FOR FAMILIES REFERRED BY THE DCYF, NEW HAMPSHIRE IMPLEMENTS THE CWP ENHANCEMENT DUE TO HFA’S PROVEN OUTCOMES IN IMPROVING MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND REDUCING CHILD MALTREATMENT. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: GOAL 1: NEW HAMPSHIRE LOCAL IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES (LIA’S) WILL APPLY THE HFA HOME VISITING MODEL WITH FIDELITY, SERVING THE HRSA DEFINED PRIORITY POPULATIONS. OBJECTIVE 1.1 NEW HAMPSHIRE MIECHV WILL SUPPORT THE LIAS IN DEMONSTRATING FIDELITY TO THE HFA MODEL THROUGH PROMOTING FAMILIARITY WITH BEST PRACTICE STANDARDS AND HFA TOOLS. OBJECTIVE 1.2 NEW HAMPSHIRE MIECHV WILL PROVIDE SERVICES TO FAMILIES ACROSS THE STATE WITH A FOCUS ON ENROLLING MEMBERS OF PRIORITY POPULATIONS IDENTIFIED BY HRSA. GOAL 2: DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIRECT-SERVICE STAFF TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE RETENTION AT THE LIA LEVEL. OBJECTIVE 2.1 DIRECT SERVICE STAFF WILL HAVE A VARIETY OF LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. OBJECTIVE 2.2 DIRECT SERVICE STAFF WILL FACILITATE AFFINITY GROUPS OF SHARED INTERESTS AND PEER SUPPORT NETWORKS. OBJECTIVE 2.3 DIRECT SERVICE STAFF WILL CO-FACILITATE ONBOARDING SESSIONS FOR NEW HIRES. GOAL 3: SUSTAIN PROGRAM ENROLLMENT AT OR ABOVE 85% OF HRSA DEFINED CAPACITY. OBJECTIVE 3.1 CAPACITY WILL BE MONITORED MONTHLY BY NEW HAMPSHIRE MIECHV. OBJECTIVE 3.2 NEW HAMPSHIRE MIECHV & LIAS WILL COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROMOTE HOME VISITING. GOAL 4: NEW HAMPSHIRE MIECHV WILL ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE PARTICIPANT ADVISORY BOARD. OBJECTIVE 4.1 IDENTIFY PARENT LEADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ADVISORY BOARD. OBJECTIVE 4.2 NEW HAMPSHIRE MIECHV WILL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR PARENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING ON THE STATEWIDE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD (CAB). OBJECTIVE 4.3 CAB WILL MEET WITH A MINIMUM OF SIX PARENT LEADERS AND THREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. APPROACH: NEW HAMPSHIRE LIAS WILL IMPLEMENT THE HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA MODEL WITH FIDELITY TO HRSA PRIORITY POPULATIONS IN ALL NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2020 STATEWIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT UPDATE. NEW HAMPSHIRE PLANS TO FOCUS ON INCREASING ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION OF CHILD-WELFARE REFERRED FAMILIES AND WOMAN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM (WIC) PARTICIPANTS THROUGH STATE-LEVEL COLLABORATION. NEW HAMPSHIRE MIECHV’S PROPOSED CASELOAD IS PLANNED TO INCREASE FROM 314 IN YEAR ONE TO 392 IN YEAR TWO OF THE PROJECT PERIOD. NEW HAMPSHIRE MIECHV PLANS TO USE STATE GENERAL FUNDS FOR THE NON-FEDERAL MATCH AND SERVE ALL CITIES AND TOWNS THROUGH SIX LIAS LOCATED ACROSS 11 SITES. THE MATCHING FUNDS WILL BE ADDED TO LIA CONTRACTS TO SUPPORT REACHING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN EACH CATCHMENT AREA AS IDENTIFIED BY THE GAP ANALYSIS.

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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT ABSTRACT PROJECT TITLE: MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAM (MIECHV)- BASE GRANT APPLICANT NAME: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH/OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADDRESS: 246 N. HIGH STREET; COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 PROJECT DIRECTOR NAME: ALICIA LEATHERMAN CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS: 614-441-7918 WORK; 614-946-8789 CELL EMAIL: ALICIA.LEATHERMAN@CHILDRENANDYOUTH.OHIO.GOV WEBSITE ADDRESS: WWW.HELPMEGROW.OHIO.GOV ANNOTATION: PENDING FEDERAL APPROVAL, THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WILL BE TRANSFERRING THE MIECHV LEAD ENTITY RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE NEWLY FORMED OHIO DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH. MIECHV FUNDING WILL PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING (EBHV) SERVICES TO OVER 2,262 FAMILIES IN TWENTY-SEVEN COUNTIES (27) THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HIGH-RISK THROUGH THE 2020 MIECHV NEEDS ASSESSMENT. OHIO WILL CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING HIGH LEVELS OF ENROLLMENT, IMPROVING SAFE SLEEP EDUCATION UTILIZING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SCIENCE, AND DEVELOPING AND ESTABLISHING BASELINE PARENT ENGAGEMENT AND SATISFACTION RATES. PROBLEM: OHIO WILL UTILIZE EBHV SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT DISPARITIES IN MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SCHOOL READINESS AND POSITIVE PARENTING TO PROVIDE PARENTS WITH THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS THEY HAVE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. AN EXAMPLE OF AN EXISTING DISPARITY IS THE INFANT MORTALITY RATE THAT CONTINUES TO BE OVER TWO AND A HALF TIMES HIGHER FOR BLACK BABIES THAN WHITE BABIES. PURPOSE: ALL EXPECTANT AND NEW PARENTS BENEFIT FROM RECEIVING SUPPORT TO PREPARE, CARE FOR AND FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR BABIES. HOWEVER, RESEARCH FINDS THAT FAMILIES WITH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL BARRIERS MOST BENEFIT FROM CONSISTENT, REGULAR, AND NON-JUDGMENTAL FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMMING. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: GOAL 1: REACH STATEWIDE CAPACITY OF 85% BY JUNE 30, 2025 AND MAINTAIN THAT BENCHMARK THROUGH THE GRANT PERIOD. GOAL 2: IMPROVE STATEWIDE BENCHMARK PERFORMANCE OF SAFE SLEEP EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENTS BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2026. GOAL 3: ESTABLISH PARENT ENGAGEMENT AND SATISFACTION RATES BY JANUARY 1, 2025. APPROACH: EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING MODELS- HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA (HFA), NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP) AND PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT). THE NEARLY 500 NEW SLOTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO EARLY HEAD START HOME-BASED (EHS-HB), HFA, PAT OR NFP BASED ON A COMPETITIVE PROCESS. COMMUNITIES: TWENTY-SEVEN (27) COUNTIES WILL BE FUNDED AND ARE CONSIDERED HIGH-NEED COMMUNITIES: ADAMS, ALLEN, ATHENS, BUTLER, CLARK, COSHOCTON, CUYAHOGA, FAYETTE, FRANKLIN, GALLIA, GUERNSEY, HAMILTON, HIGHLAND, JACKSON, LAWRENCE, LUCAS, MAHONING, MARION, MEIGS, MONTGOMERY, MORGAN, MUSKINGUM, PIKE, ROSS, SCIOTO, SUMMIT AND VINTON. THE ADDITIONAL SLOTS WILL BE AWARDED IN THE COUNTIES WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF BLACK INFANT DEATHS AND WHO NEED TO INCREASE SLOTS TO BE ALIGNED WITH COMPARABLE COUNTY ALLOCATIONS. THOSE COUNTIES ARE BUTLER, CUYAHOGA, FRANKLIN, HAMILTON, LUCAS, AND MONTGOMERY. CASELOAD: APPROXIMATELY 2,262 FAMILIES TOTAL WILL BE SERVED IN FFY 24 AND FFY 25. OHIO WILL FUND A STATEWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH BRIGHT BEGINNINGS, THE CURRENT CENTRAL INTAKE AND REFERRAL VENDOR, BRIGHT BEGINNINGS WILL SECURE MAJOR REFERRAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH MEDICAID PROVIDERS, THE WOMEN INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM AND LOCAL PUBLIC CHILDREN’S SERVICES AGENCIES (PCSAS), AS WELL AS DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY-BASED RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES. THROUGH THE INTAKE PROCESS, EACH FAMILY WILL BE SCREENED FOR SOCIAL DETERMINATES OF HEALTH RISK FACTORS AND CONNECTED TO AN EBHV PROGRAM OF THEIR CHOICE. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED INTAKE RISK FACTORS SCREENING, OHIO EBHV PROVIDERS SHALL FACILITATE A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT FOR EACH FAMILY. THE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT WILL IDENTIFY CHALLENGES, BARRIERS, COMMUNITY LINKAGES NEEDED, AS WELL IDENTIFY FAMILY STRENGTHS THAT WILL BE LEVERAGED TO ACHIEVE THE OVERARCHING GOAL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT TITLE: TENNESSEE’S MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAM FY 2024 FORMULA GRANT APPLICANT NAME: TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DIVISION OF FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS ADDRESS: 710 JAMES ROBERTSON PARKWAY, ANDREW JOHNSON TOWER, 8TH FLOOR NASHVILLE, TN 37243 PROJECT DIRECTOR NAME: SARAH SANDERS, SECTION CHIEF, EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES CONTACT INFORMATION: PHONE: 615-253-4137 EMAIL ADDRESS: SARAH.SANDERS@TN.GOV PURPOSE: THE FY 2024 MIECHV GRANT WILL ENSURE THAT TENNESSEE FAMILIES ARE SERVED WITH HIGH QUALITY HOME VISITING SERVICES PROVIDED BY AN EXPERTLY TRAINED WORKFORCE AND THAT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM IS COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED AND ENSURES THAT FAMILIES ARE ENROLLED IN THE MOST APPROPRIATE SERVICES AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: GOAL 1: BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, ASSURE AVAILABILITY OF HIGH QUALITY EBHV SERVICES IN THIRTY-ONE OF THE MOST AT-RISK COUNTIES IN TENNESSEE. GOAL 2: BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF TENNESSEE’S HOME VISITING WORKFORCE TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT HIGH-QUALITY, FAMILY-CENTERED, RESILIENCE-INFORMED, AND CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SERVICES. GOAL 3: BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, PROMOTE A COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM IN TENNESSEE THAT BEGINS PRENATALLY OR AT BIRTH. GOAL 4: BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, MAINTAIN COORDINATION OF FAMILY SERVING TDH AND OTHER STATE AGENCY PROGRAMS TO INCREASE COORDINATION OF REFERRALS OF FAMILIES INTO EBHV SERVICES. METHODOLOGY: PLANNED PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL RESULT IN FAMILIES BEING SERVED BY EBHV PROGRAMS IN THIRTY-ONE OF THE MOST AT-RISK COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING ONE ADDITIONAL PROJECT THAT SERVES MILITARY FAMILIES LIVING CLOSE TO FORT CAMPBELL ARMY INSTALLATION. TANF (TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES) AND STATE FUNDED EBHV PROGRAMS ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CASELOAD, BASED ON THE HRSA DEFINITION OF CASELOAD. MIECHV FUNDS SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TWO EBHV MODELS: HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA (HFA) AND PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT). THE TOTAL CASELOAD OF FAMILY SLOTS FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 IS 1,073 AND THE TOTAL CASELOAD OF FAMILY SLOTS FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 IS 1,074. TENNESSEE MAINTAINS STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERS AND STATE AGENCIES INVOLVED IN PERPETUATING A COLLABORATIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM IN TENNESSEE. PARTNERS INCLUDE: THE EARLY SUCCESS COALITION IN MEMPHIS, TN; THE ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH IN TENNESSEE (AIMHITN); THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (TDHS); THE TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH (TCCY); AND THE TENNESSEE YOUNG CHILD WELLNESS COUNCIL (TNYCWC, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE TCCY).

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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT TITLE: NEVADA HOME VISITING (NHV) PROGRAM APPLICANT NAME: NEVADA DIVISION OF PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADDRESS: 4150 TECHNOLOGY WAY, STE. 200, CARSON CITY NV 89706-2009 PROJECT DIRECTOR NAME: VICKIE IVES, MA CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS: (775) 684-2201 (OFFICE); (775) 220-4109 (MOBILE) E-MAIL ADDRESS: VIVES@HEALTH.NV.GOV WEB SITE ADDRESS: HTTP://HEALTH.NV.GOV/HOMEVISITING.HTM ANNOTATION: THE NHV PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HOME VISITING SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES LIVING IN COMMUNITIES THAT FACE BARRIERS TO ACHIEVING POSITIVE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES. NHV AIMS TO IMPROVE COORDINATION OF SERVICES WITHIN ‘AT-RISK COMMUNITIES’ THAT ARE IDENTIFIED IN THE APPROVED STATEWIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT AS AT RISK FOR POOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES. IDENTIFIED POPULATION GROUPS INCLUDE WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE, PREGNANT WOMEN AND WOMEN ONE YEAR POSTPARTUM, NEWBORNS AND INFANTS, YOUNG CHILDREN, CHILDREN 6-11 YEARS OF AGE, ADOLESCENTS/YOUNG ADULTS 12-21 YEARS OF AGE, CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. NHV PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS TO FAMILIES IN UNDER RESOURCED COUNTIES. LINKAGE AND REFERRAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING AN ONLINE RESOURCE REFERRAL SYSTEM, SUPPORTING AGENCIES’ PRIMARY CONTACT WITH KEY SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND PROVIDING QUALITY PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOL-READINESS ACTIVITIES. PROBLEM: FAMILIES LIVING IN UNDER RESOURCED COUNTIES, INCLUDING RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS, HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO SERVICES, EXPERIENCE HIGHER LEVELS OF SUBSTANCE USE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND OTHER ADVERSE EXPERIENCES. PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF NHV IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ENROLLED FAMILIES AND IMPROVE ACADEMIC, HEALTH, AND FAMILY OUTCOMES. HOME VISITING HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE LIFE COURSE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, SERVICE REFERRAL, TIMELY HEALTH INFORMATION, AND LITERACY SUPPORT. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: • IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HOME VISITING SERVICES TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES LIVING IN AT-RISK COMMUNITIES. ? BY SEPTEMBER 2026, NHV WILL FACILITATE AT LEAST SIX (6) QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MEETINGS FOR IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES TO PRESENT ON CQI TOPICS. ? OCTOBER 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2026, NHV WILL CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL (ECAC) BY ATTENDING 8 QUARTERLY MEETINGS. ? BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH AND ATTEND QUARTERLY MEETINGS FOR THE NEVADA STRONG START INITIATIVE (PRITZKER) AND THE ECCS RECIPIENT TO ADVERTISE AND EDUCATE PEOPLE ON THE NHV PROGRAMMING AND LEARNING ABOUT SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. • STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ADDRESS PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES FOR PREGNANT PEOPLE, INFANTS AND CHILDREN UNDER TITLE V OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT. ? BY SEPTEMBER 2026, NHV WILL PROVIDE AT LEAST SIX (6) COMPETENCY LEVEL CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES (LIAS) IN ADDITION TO THE START EARLY CURRICULUM REQUIRED THAT ADDRESS PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES FOR PREGNANT PEOPLE, INFANTS AND CHILDREN UNDER TITLE V OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT. ? BY SEPTEMBER 2026, NHV WILL PROVIDE AT LEAST FOUR (4) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND ENHANCED ADVERTISING FOR THE NHV PROGRAM. EFFORTS WILL FOCUS ON PROMOTING A WELCOMING APPROACH TO SERVE FAMILIES. TA ACTIVITIES WILL ENSURE RECRUITMENT AND ADVERTISING IS CULTURALLY HOLISTIC AND WELCOMING TO ENSURE PROGRAMS ARE SERVING THEIR FULL CAPACITY AND POTENTIAL. • NHV WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE PROGRESS IN THE COORDINATION AND REFERRALS OF AT-RISK FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. ? BY SEPTEMBER 2026, PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE TRAINING ON THE USE OF NEVADA 2-1-1 TO IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES. ? OCTOBER 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2026, NHV STAFF WILL CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATEWIDE ECCE CENTRAL REFERRAL SYSTEM (CRS) WORKGROUP QUARTERLY MEETINGS AND ENSURE NHV PROGRAMS ARE WELL REFLE

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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PURPOSE: THE NEVADA HOME VISITING (NHV) PROGRAM AIMS TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE HOME VISITING SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN AT-RISK COMMUNITIES, AS IDENTIFIED THROUGH A STATEWIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT. NHV ENHANCES SERVICE COORDINATION IN UNDER-RESOURCED AREAS BY OFFERING EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPORT TO WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE, PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN, INFANTS, YOUNG CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS (12-21 YEARS), AND CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. THE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS THE NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP), EARLY HEAD START HOME-BASED OPTION (EHS), HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY), AND PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) MODELS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY WELL-BEING THROUGH HOME VISITS, LINKAGE TO RESOURCES, AND COLLABORATION WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS. MATCHING FUNDS, IF AWARDED, WILL BE USED TO EXPAND OUTREACH AND ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY BY INCREASING PROVIDER CAPACITY AND IMPROVING DATA SYSTEMS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION. GOAL(S) AND OBJECTIVES: THE NHV PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING FAMILY WELL-BEING BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL SERVICES. KEY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: IMPROVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE HOME VISITING SERVICES FACILITATE AT LEAST TWO (2) QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MEETINGS BY SEPTEMBER 2027 TO DISCUSS CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) TOPICS. PARTICIPATE IN FOUR (4) QUARTERLY EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL (ECAC) MEETINGS FROM OCTOBER 2025 TO SEPTEMBER 2027 TO ALIGN WITH STATE EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES. CONTINUE COLLABORATION WITH THE NEVADA STRONG START INITIATIVE (PRITZKER) AND ECCS RECIPIENT BY ATTENDING QUARTERLY MEETINGS TO PROMOTE NHV PROGRAMMING AND ASSESS COMMUNITY NEEDS BY SEPTEMBER 2027. STRENGTHEN PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES PROVIDE AT LEAST SIX (6) COMPETENCY-BASED CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) SESSIONS FOR LOCAL IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES (LIAS) FOCUSED ON PREVENTIVE AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES UNDER TITLE V OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT BY SEPTEMBER 2027. OFFER AT LEAST FOUR (4) TA OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE OUTREACH BY SEPTEMBER 2027. ENHANCE COORDINATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEMS CONDUCT AT LEAST ONE TRAINING ON THE NEVADA 2-1-1 REFERRAL SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES BY SEPTEMBER 2027. PARTICIPATE IN QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF THE STATEWIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION (ECCE) CENTRAL REFERRAL SYSTEM (CRS) WORKGROUP FROM OCTOBER 2025 TO SEPTEMBER 2027. REVIEW REFERRAL DATA WITH LIAS DURING MONTHLY CHECK-INS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON TRACKING REFERRALS IN VISIT TRACKER AT LEAST ONCE DURING A STATEWIDE MEETING. APPROACH: THE NHV PROGRAM UTILIZES EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING MODELS, INCLUDING NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP), EARLY HEAD START HOME-BASED OPTION (EHS), HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY), AND PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT). THE PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES IN CARSON CITY, DOUGLAS COUNTY, WASHOE COUNTY, LYON COUNTY, STOREY COUNTY, MINERAL COUNTY, NYE COUNTY, AND CLARK COUNTY. CASELOAD: NHV CURRENTLY SERVES 320 FAMILIES OUT OF 349 AVAILABLE SLOTS. THE PROPOSED CASELOAD FOR FY 2025 IS 420 FAMILIES. MIECHV COMMUNITIES SERVED: NHV WILL CONTINUE SERVING THE SAME NINE COUNTIES IN FY 2025, WITH NO NEW COMMUNITIES ADDED. LIAS: NHV WILL DESIGNATE SEVEN LOCAL IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES (LIAS) TO RECEIVE FY 2025 MIECHV FUNDING, ALIGNING WITH ATTACHMENT 2. MATCHING FUNDS: NHV IS APPLYING FOR FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS. IF AWARDED, THESE FUNDS WILL SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF OUTREACH EFFORTS, ENHANCEMENT OF SERVICE DELIVERY CAPACITY, AND IMPROVEMENT OF DATA COLLECTION SYSTEMS. TO MEET THE FEDERAL MATCHING REQUIREMENT, NON-FEDERAL FUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED THROUGH IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS, VOLUNTEER AND PARENT VOLUNTEER HOURS, PAYROLL TAXES, AND RENT.

206 Zulu

During President's Day weekend of 2019, 206 Zulu will host the Meeting of the Minds Community Arts Forum at historic Washington Hall,153 14th Avenue. This weekend of intensive programming will bring together local leaders, artists, youth, families and nationally recognized pioneers in urban arts activism. The free community showcase will include guest speakers, panels, presentations, art displays and performances from both emerging and established musicians, artists and dancers.

MENTOR

Funds youth mentoring program expansion, quality improvement, and research.

U.S. Mission to Egypt

<p><span style="color: rgb(28, 33, 39);">The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Cairo announces an open competition to implement a comprehensive mentor program for Egyptian English language instructors that will strengthen English education capacity throughout Egypt while advancing U.S.-Egypt educational partnerships and cross-cultural understanding. This program addresses a critical need: Egyptian English instructors face limited access to modern pedagogical training, contemporary teaching methodologies, and professional development in areas such as AI-enhanced instruction, critical thinking pedagogy, and differentiated learning approaches. This capacity gap directly impacts Egypt's ability to prepare its youth for participation in the global economy and limits opportunities for meaningful people-to-people exchanges that strengthen bilateral relations.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(28, 33, 39);">The program will train 150 Egyptian English language instructors from all governorates across Egypt through an intensive one-week course (56 hours at 8 hours per day) focused on practical applications and best practices in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Core curriculum includes critical thinking strategies for language learning, effective classroom management techniques, supporting learners with different needs and abilities, 21st century skills integration, and AI-enhanced teaching methods and digital literacy. Participants will gain enhanced English language proficiency, develop a nuanced understanding of American culture, and learn the most up-to-date English language teaching methodologies. The program's innovative mentorship component requires each participant to complete 100 hours of documented volunteer work within their communities, providing peer support and guidance to an estimated 1,500+ fellow English teachers across Egypt. This multiplier effect creates sustainable professional learning communities that continue long after the program concludes, representing 35% of total program hours and ensuring lasting impact.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(28, 33, 39);">This program directly advances the Trump Administration's core foreign policy objectives by making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous through strategic educational partnerships. By building English language capacity in Egypt, the program creates lasting partnerships that facilitate trade, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding, all essential components of a prosperous and secure bilateral relationship in a strategically vital region. The program incorporates proven best practices from international education programming: structured mentorship with accountability mechanisms, practical application-focused training, modern pedagogical approaches, geographic representation from across Egypt, and measurable outcomes that demonstrate clear return on investment. Success will be measured through immediate training impact (85% of participants demonstrating measurable improvement in pedagogical knowledge), sustained mentorship impact (100 volunteer hours per participant reaching 1,500+ teachers), enhanced cultural understanding (90% reporting increased knowledge of American educational values), and technology integration (80% implementing AI-enhanced techniques within six months). Eligible applicants include educational organizations, non-governmental organizations, and institutions with demonstrated experience in teacher training and capacity building. This strategic investment in Egypt's human capital will yield dividends for decades through enhanced English proficiency, strengthened U.S.-Egypt educational ties, and sustainable professional development infrastructure that advances shared prosperity and mutual understanding.</span></p>

U.S. Mission to Egypt

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Cairo announces an open competition to implement a comprehensive mentor program for Egyptian English language instructors that will strengthen English education capacity throughout Egypt while advancing U.S.-Egypt educational partnerships and cross-cultural understanding. This program addresses a critical need: Egyptian English instructors face limited access to modern pedagogical training, contemporary teaching methodologies, and professional development in areas such as AI-enhanced instruction, critical thinking pedagogy, and differentiated learning approaches. This capacity gap directly impacts Egypt's ability to prepare its youth for participation in the global economy and limits opportunities for meaningful people-to-people exchanges that strengthen bilateral relations. The program will train 150 Egyptian English language instructors from all governorates across Egypt through an intensive one-week course (56 hours at 8 hours per day) focused on practical applications and best practices in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Core curriculum includes critical thinking strategies for language learning, effective classroom management techniques, supporting learners with different needs and abilities, 21st century skills integration, and AI-enhanced teaching methods and digital literacy. Participants will gain enhanced English language proficiency, develop a nuanced understanding of American culture, and learn the most up-to-date English language teaching methodologies. The program's innovative mentorship component requires each participant to complete 100 hours of documented volunteer work within their communities, providing peer support and guidance to an estimated 1,500+ fellow English teachers across Egypt. This multiplier effect creates sustainable professional learning communities that continue long after the program concludes, representing 35% of total program hours and ensuring lasting impact. This program directly advances the Trump Administration's core foreign policy objectives by making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous through strategic educational partnerships. By building English language capacity in Egypt, the program creates lasting partnerships that facilitate trade, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding, all essential components of a prosperous and secure bilateral relationship in a strategically vital region. The program incorporates proven best practices from international education programming: structured mentorship with accountability mechanisms, practical application-focused training, modern pedagogical approaches, geographic representation from across Egypt, and measurable outcomes that demonstrate clear return on investment. Success will be measured through immediate training impact (85% of participants demonstrating measurable improvement in pedagogical knowledge), sustained mentorship impact (100 volunteer hours per participant reaching 1,500+ teachers), enhanced cultural understanding (90% reporting increased knowledge of American educational values), and technology integration (80% implementing AI-enhanced techniques within six months). Eligible applicants include educational organizations, non-governmental organizations, and institutions with demonstrated experience in teacher training and capacity building. This strategic investment in Egypt's human capital will yield dividends for decades through enhanced English proficiency, strengthened U.S.-Egypt educational ties, and sustainable professional development infrastructure that advances shared prosperity and mutual understanding.

East African Art and Culture Association

East African youth ages 13-22 will learn multimedia video production skills and produce their own television programs using new equipment.

U.S. Mission to Oman

The Public Diplomacy Section of U.S. Embassy Muscat announces an open competition to support projects that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities in Oman while strengthening the long-standing partnership between the United States and the Sultanate of Oman. This Annual Program Statement outlines strategic funding priorities, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines for grants ranging from $1,000 to $50,000, with project durations of up to 12 months. Successful proposals should clearly demonstrate how their projects support U.S. public diplomacy goals; showcase American excellence, expertise, innovation, and values, and strengthen the bilateral relationship. The goals of U.S. policy in the region are to: 1) secure opportunities that advance U.S. commercial and strategic interests; 2) promote trusted cooperation in emerging technologies, innovation, and space; and 3) deepen people-to-people ties that showcase American excellence. Applicants should clearly explain how their projects support U.S. public diplomacy goals, strengthen the U.S.-Oman partnership, and highlight American expertise, leadership, and innovation. Programs should include a clear U.S. element, such as engagement with U.S. experts, institutions, companies, universities, artists, athletes, alumni, or professional networks; the use of American models, standards, technologies, or best practices; or activities that increase understanding of the United States and its partnership with Oman. Program Description1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives The Public Diplomacy Section of U.S. Embassy Muscat is pleased to invite applications for federal assistance funding opportunities, pending availability of funds, through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines the Embassy s funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting proposals. Applicants should carefully follow all instructions below. The Public Diplomacy Section seeks proposals for programs that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities in Oman while strengthening the long-standing partnership between the United States and Oman. Competitive proposals should clearly demonstrate how the proposed project makes the United States safer, stronger, or more prosperous; and showcases American excellence, expertise, innovation. Programs should include a clear U.S. element, such as engagement with U.S. experts, institutions, companies, universities, artists, athletes, alumni, or professional networks; the use of American models, standards, technologies, or best practices; or activities that increase understanding of the United States and its role as a trusted partner for Oman. 2. Program Objectives Applicants may submit proposals that address one of the program goals below. Proposals should focus on one or more of the priority outcomes, but applicants may also recommend their own objectives if they clearly align with U.S. Embassy Muscat priorities. Goal 1. Advancing U.S.-Oman Commercial Ties, and Shared Prosperity: This goal supports programs that make the United States more prosperous by expanding U.S.-Oman economic cooperation, strengthening commercial ties, and highlighting the value of trusted U.S. expertise, technology, standards, and business practices. Projects may support Omani entrepreneurs, students, business leaders, and institutions in sectors that advance shared economic priorities, including innovation, trade and investment, tourism, logistics, clean energy, creative industries, and other areas linked to Oman s economic diversification goals. Programs should demonstrate how engagement with U.S. experts, companies, universities, or professional networks can help Omani audiences develop practical skills, build market-oriented solutions, and identify opportunities for long-term U.S.-Oman commercial cooperation. Project Audience(s): Entrepreneurs, students, business professionals, chambers of commerce, academic institutions, economic organizations, youth, and relevant civil society partners. Priority Outcome(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address this priority program area. Increased awareness among Omani audiences of opportunities for U.S.-Oman trade, investment, entrepreneurship, and private-sector collaboration. Stronger connections between Omani entrepreneurs, students, or business leaders and U.S. experts, companies, universities, or professional networks. Greater understanding of American business practices, innovation models, market-based solutions, and trusted U.S. standards in sectors important to Oman s economic growth. New partnerships or project ideas that position the United States as a preferred partner for economic cooperation, entrepreneurship, and commercial innovation in Oman. Goal 2. Strengthening Sports Diplomacy, Youth Leadership, and Major-Event Expertise: This goal supports programs that use sports to advance U.S. public diplomacy goals, strengthen people-to-people ties, and share American excellence in sports management, coaching, athletic development, sports entrepreneurship, and major-event planning. As the United States prepares to host major global sporting events, including the Olympics, proposals may draw on U.S. experience in organizing, managing, and leveraging sports events to support youth development, community engagement, tourism, and economic opportunity. Projects should demonstrate how U.S. sports expertise can benefit Omani athletes, coaches, sports institutions, youth organizations, and communities while strengthening positive perceptions of the United States and expanding long-term U.S.-Oman cooperation in the sports sector. Project Audience(s): Youth, athletes, coaches, sports federations and clubs, schools, universities, sports entrepreneurs, community organizations, and relevant public or private-sector partners. Priority Outcome(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address this priority program area. Increased exchange of U.S. and Omani expertise in sports management, coaching, leadership, athletic development, and major-event planning. Expanded professional connections between Omani sports institutions, coaches, athletes, or youth organizations and U.S. sports experts or institutions. Greater understanding of how sports diplomacy can support entrepreneurship, education, health, tourism, and community development. Increased recognition of the United States as a global leader in sports innovation, major-event management, and sports diplomacy. Goal 3. Showcasing American Excellence in Culture, Heritage, and Creative Industries: This goal supports programs that showcase American excellence, creativity, innovation, and cultural leadership while strengthening cultural understanding between the United States and Oman. Projects may connect American and Omani artists, cultural institutions, heritage professionals, designers, filmmakers, musicians, writers, museum professionals, and creative entrepreneurs. Programs may highlight the role of culture and heritage in strengthening national identity, mutual understanding, tourism, and economic opportunity. Projects may also showcase U.S. excellence in creative industries, including film, music, design, museums, digital storytelling, gaming, publishing, architecture, cultural entrepreneurship, and other creative sectors where the United States has global influence. Projects under this goal should support marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Freedom 250 programs should highlight American history, constitutional traditions, innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, civic ideals, and the people-to-people ties that connect the United States and Oman. Project Audience(s): Artists, cultural institutions, museums, heritage professionals, students, youth, creative entrepreneurs, educators, writers, filmmakers, designers, alumni, and the public. Priority Outcome(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address this priority program area. Increased collaboration between U.S. and Omani cultural, creative, or heritage professionals and institutions. Greater public understanding of the United States through American arts, culture, history, innovation, and creative industries. Strengthened skills among Omani artists, cultural professionals, or creative entrepreneurs through engagement with U.S. experts, institutions, or models. Programs that connect Omani heritage and American creative expertise through exhibitions, workshops, public programs, digital storytelling, or joint cultural initiatives. Freedom 250 programs that increase awareness of American history, constitutional freedoms, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the long-standing U.S.-Oman partnership. Goal 4. Advancing Emerging Technologies, Space Cooperation, and Innovation: This goal supports programs that make the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous by expanding U.S.-Oman cooperation in emerging technologies, space science, and innovation. Projects should showcase U.S. leadership in science, technology, and space while supporting Omani talent, institutional capacity, and innovation ecosystems in areas of shared strategic interest. Projects may focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, clean technology, trusted digital infrastructure, satellite technology, Earth observation, STEM education, commercial space, or space entrepreneurship. Competitive proposals should include a clear U.S. connection, such as collaboration with U.S. universities, research institutions, technology companies, NASA-related educational resources, private-sector innovators, U.S. exchange alumni, or American experts. Programs should demonstrate how U.S. expertise, standards, and innovation models can help Omani students, researchers, entrepreneurs, educators, and professionals develop practical skills, build trusted partnerships, and contribute to long-term U.S.-Oman cooperation in technology and space. Project Audience(s): Students, youth, universities, researchers, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, STEM organizations, science communicators, educators, civil society organizations, and relevant public or private-sector partners. Priority Outcome(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address this priority program area. 1. Increased understanding among Omani audiences of U.S. leadership, standards, and best practices in emerging technologies, advanced technologies, space science, and innovation. 2. Stronger connections between Omani students, researchers, entrepreneurs, or professionals and U.S. technology, STEM, or space-related experts, institutions, and innovation networks. 3. Practical skills development in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analysis, digital entrepreneurship, technology governance, STEM education, satellite technology, or space entrepreneurship, utilizing American platforms and providers. 4. Greater awareness of trusted, responsible, and secure U.S. technology solutions that support innovation, economic growth, institutional resilience, and shared security. 5. Programs that encourage U.S.-Oman collaboration in space education, Earth observation, climate and environmental monitoring, commercial space, science communication, or related fields.

National Park Service

The NPS wishes to promote greater public and private participation in historic preservation programs and activities. The project builds resource stewardship ethics in its participants. The information, products and services identified or developed by this project will be shared through a variety of strategies to increase public awareness, knowledge and support for historic preservation and stewardship of the nation s cultural and historical heritage. The principal purpose of the project is to provide opportunities for tribes, museums and others to receive training on Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), in order to facilitate compliance with the law. The project motivates individual participants (including youth) to become involved in the natural, cultural and /or historical resource protection of their communities and beyond. Students gain real world or hands-on experience outside of the classroom of natural, cultural and/or historical resource projects. The project assists in the creation, promotion, facilitation, and/or improvement of public understanding of cultural and historic resources.

NASA Headquarters

Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, and inter- or intra-agency transfers depending on the nature of the proposing organization and/or project requirements. The period of performance for an award may be one to five years. Note that it is NASA policy that all investigations involving non-U.S. organizations will be conducted on the basis of no exchange of funds. An optional pre-proposal teleconference will be held on Feb 20, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Prospective proposers are requested to submit any questions in writing to CP4SMP@jpl.nasa.gov no later than 4 business days before the teleconference so that NASA will be able to cover as much information as possible at the teleconference. NASA plans to post written questions and answers and teleconference charts to the NSPIRES website. An opportunity to ask questions and solicit clarification will be provided in the teleconference. To dial into the teleconference, call 1-888-469-1385. The participant passcode is CP4SMP. For relay services for the hearing impaired, call 711 at least 30 minutes before the call is to begin. Only non-profits that are legally recognized by a federal, state or local authority, including all types of NASA Visitor Centers (e.g., private, state or federal entities) located in the United States or its Territories that provide science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education programming (such as but not limited to exhibits) are eligible to apply for this NASA Research Announcement (NRA). An eligible institution does not need to have the words museum, visitor center, science, or planetarium in its legal name. No later than the due date for proposals, proposers to this NRA are required to have: 1) a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, 2) a valid registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) [formerly known as the Central Contractor Registry (CCR)], 3) a valid Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Code, 4) a valid registration with NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) (this also applies to any entities proposed for subawards or subcontracts.) Consult Section VII. Eligibility Requirements of this NRA for the complete detailed explanations and caveats related to institutional and all other eligibility criteria. Principal Investigator Requirement: Principal Investigators (PIs) must be the President, Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chairman of the Board, or similarly ranked executive (e.g., Planetarium Director, Director of Sponsored Research) from an eligible institution. Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization: Eligible organizations shall submit only ONE (1) proposal per DUNS number. If an eligible organization submits more than one proposal using the same DUNS number, then none of the proposals will be evaluated. The NASA Office of Education, in cooperation with NASA Headquarters' Offices of Communications and Chief Technologist, Mission Directorates (i.e., Aeronautics Research, Human Exploration and Operations, and Science), and Mission Support Directorate solicits proposals to support NASA-inspired space, science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (S-STEM) informal education projects, including exhibits and partnerships with K-12 schools or districts, to support inquiry-based education. This NRA or solicitation seeks projects featuring NASA-themed content in space exploration, aeronautics, space science, Earth science, or microgravity, or a combination of these topics (See Section III of this document) to support NASA education outcomes. Leadership of the proposed projects must reside at informal education institutions (IEI); partnership relationships are highly encouraged (See Appendix C for partnership discussion). Proposed projects should address NASA's most current Strategic Plan and propose efforts that are well-aligned with NASA and do not duplicate other federal investments. Proposals also should address substantiated (e.g., through an existing needs assessment or other evidence) national, regional or local educational needs or challenges and offer solutions with potential for significant impact. Examples of eligible projects include but are not limited to: exhibits (permanent, traveling, or virtual); STEM programming serving educators, students, youth, parents, and the general public; STEM programming for informal education providers and staff professional development (e.g., youth groups, out-of-school-time programs, youth group leaders, workshop or activity leaders, curriculum developers, docent managers, exhibit designers, library professionals, community education leaders, education and public outreach (EPO) professionals); informal learning research in STEM, informal education programs, data usage and analysis; curriculum support for informal science education, technology development, performing arts, or activities that are culturally focused on targeted populations, such as women and minorities. Grantee institutions have the responsibility for budgeting and documenting compliance with Code of Federal Regulations, 14 CFR 1230, commonly referred to as "the Common Rule for the Protection of Human Subjects." Research to develop NASA-themed exhibits, programs, curriculum products, etc., may involve full human subjects review through an Institutional Review Board or IRB or it may be exempt. An IRB also certifies when research is exempt. Every institution that intends to submit a proposal to this NRA, including the proposed prime award or any partner whether an informal education institution, other non-profit institutions, state and local Government agencies, and other organizations that will serve as subawardees or contractors, must be registered in NSPIRES. Electronic submission of proposals is required by the due date and must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Such registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit the electronic proposal. All principal investigators and other participants (e.g. co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of submission system. Potential proposers and proposing organizations are urged to access the system(s) well in advance of the proposal due date(s) of interest to familiarize themselves with its structure and enter the requested information. Electronic proposals may be submitted via the NASA proposal data system NSPIRES or via Grants.gov. Organizations that intend to submit proposals via Grants.gov must be registered 1-- with Grants.gov and 2--with NSPIRES. Additional programmatic information for this NRA may develop before the proposal due date. If so, such information will be added as a Frequently Asked Question or FAQ or formal amendment to this NRA and posted on http://nspires.nasaprs.com . It is the proposer's responsibility to regularly check NSPIRES for updates to this NRA. When the CP4SMP+ portal page on NSPIRES is updated a notice will be added to the NASA Education Express weekly news service. To subscribe to NASA Express, go to http://www.nasa.gov/education/express .

National 4-H Council

Funds 4-H youth development programs including STEM, healthy living, and agriculture.

National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health

<p>The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to encourage individuals who have not had substantial biomedical research experience, or who have the potential to significantly benefit from additional biomedical research experience to pursue further studies or careers in research. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this NOFO will support educational activities with a primary focus on: (1) Research Experiences, (2) Curriculum or Methods Development and (3) Outreach. The NCI’s mission is to conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs concerning cancer. This funding opportunity seeks to facilitate educational activities that encourage students to become knowledgeable about cancer and available to focus on cancer later in their careers.&nbsp;To promote broad interest&nbsp;in pursuing a career in biomedical research via early intervention strategies, the NCI Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program will support efforts to create and maintain an institutional program to engage grades 6-12 and/or undergraduate students in cutting edge cancer research experiences. The proposed institutional programs may also provide research experiences for the grade 6-12 teachers and undergraduate faculty members. The goals are to inspire interest in biomedical sciences, help envision research as a career path, and strengthen practical research and career skills. In alignment with these goals, institutions may develop unique programs that capitalize on their research strengths and are responsive to their target populations.</p>

National Institutes of Health

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to encourage individuals who have not had substantial biomedical research experience, or who have the potential to significantly benefit from additional biomedical research experience to pursue further studies or careers in research. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this NOFO will support educational activities with a primary focus on: (1) Research Experiences, (2) Curriculum or Methods Development and (3) Outreach. The NCI s mission is to conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs concerning cancer. This funding opportunity seeks to facilitate educational activities that encourage students to become knowledgeable about cancer and available to focus on cancer later in their careers. To promote broad interest in pursuing a career in biomedical research via early intervention strategies, the NCI Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program will support efforts to create and maintain an institutional program to engage grades 6-12 and/or undergraduate students in cutting edge cancer research experiences. The proposed institutional programs may also provide research experiences for the grade 6-12 teachers and undergraduate faculty members. The goals are to inspire interest in biomedical sciences, help envision research as a career path, and strengthen practical research and career skills. In alignment with these goals, institutions may develop unique programs that capitalize on their research strengths and are responsive to their target populations.

National Park Service

The Greening Youth Foundation (GYF) for the purpose of hiring four GYF Interns to support the research, programming, and dissemination of knowledge regarding the key African-American figures in National Capital Parks- East.

National Park Service

The Greening Youth Foundation (GYF) for the purpose of hiring four GYF Interns to support the research, programming, and dissemination of knowledge regarding the key African-American figures in National Capital Parks- East.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis

The purpose of the NCTSI-III program is to create and operate Community Treatment and Service Centers to increase and deliver access to effective childhood trauma treatment services for children, youth, and their families, who experience traumatic events.