Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States
About This Grant
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), announces a competitive notice of funding opportunity to provide high-quality Head Start Preschool (HSP) and Early Head Start (EHS) services for low-income children and families. This funding opportunity advances ACF's mission to promote the economic and social well-being of children, families, and communities, and reflects OHS's commitment to expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services that strengthen family stability and community prosperity. Approximately $818.3 million in federal funding will be awarded in multiple communities in AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, VI, VT, WA, and WI.
These service areas are subject to change until a Notice of Funding Opportunity is published.
Applicants may also email the OHS Operations Center at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.
Grant Summary
Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States is a Administration for Children and Families - OHS grant providing $1.0M to $79.7M for municipality, university, school district. This is a forecast: it is not yet open for applications, and the estimated deadline is 2026-12-15. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- It is important to note that the eligibility requirements are different for Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start. More information will be provided in the notice of funding opportunity. Individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible to apply Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.
How to Apply
$1.0M–$79.7M
Estimated 2026-12-15
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States from Administration for Children and Families - OHS, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Administration for Children and Families - OHS before the deadline.
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Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States?
Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States is offered by Administration for Children and Families - OHS. The listing names these applicant types: municipality, university, school district, small business, nonprofit, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States provide?
Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States provides between $1.0M and $79.7M per award from Administration for Children and Families - OHS. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States deadline?
Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States is a forecast from Administration for Children and Families - OHS: it is not yet open for applications. The funder's estimated deadline is 2026-12-15, and forecast dates often change. Confirm the official posting with the funder before you prepare an application.
How do you apply for the Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States?
To apply for Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Administration for Children and Families - OHS.
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