Announcements

• The Child Care Bureau has released the FY2009 Tribal CCDF Plan and Application Procedures. FY 2009 CCDF Funding Applications must be received no later than July 1, 2008.
• The Head Start Bureau announces the continuation of the National Head Start Facilities Assistance Desk.
• The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) releases the 2008 Tribal Resource Directory of ACF Programs (PDF).

Funding Opportunities

• ACF has issued a funding announcement for Supporting Evidence-Based Home Visitation Programs to Prevent Child Maltreatment. This competitive grant opportunity will fund projects that support the infrastructure needed for the widespread adoption, implementation and sustaining of evidence-based home visitation programs. Funds will be used for efforts to expand and enhance home visitation programs based on proven effective models. Application details may be found online at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-CA-0130.html. The deadline for applications is July 21, 2008.