Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership Grants in Multiple States

Q: When is the deadline for Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership Grants in Multiple States?

This is a forecast opportunity; the agency expects applications to close December 15, 2026.

Q: Who is eligible for Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership Grants in Multiple States?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits (501(c)(3)); City & township governments; Tribal governments; Small businesses; State governments; Public colleges & universities; School districts; County governments.

Administration for Children and Families - OHS

Federal

Funding Amount

$1.2M – $5.0M

Deadline

Forecast — expected December 15, 2026

Forecast by the agency; not yet open

Number of Awards

Grant Type

Federal

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Not stated
Next expected: December 15, 2026
Tracked since: September 2026

Forecast: expected to post October 14, 2026; applications expected due December 15, 2026.

Source: Grants.gov forecast for this opportunity.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofits (501(c)(3))
City & township governments
Tribal governments
Small businesses
State governments
Public colleges & universities
School districts
County governments

Geography

Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.

Other requirements

Entities operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible to apply.

Overview

This forecast has been modified to update the Estimated Total Funding and the states where a funding opportunity is available.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), announces a competitive notice of funding opportunity to provide high-quality, comprehensive services to pregnant women, low-income infants and toddlers and their families through the expansion of Early Head Start services or through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships. 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 $9.6 million in federal funding will be awarded in multiple communities in AR, GA, and NC.

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.

Full eligibility text

Eligible applicants are any public or private non-profit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies pursuant to section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9840A(d).Eligibility is limited to public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families.Entities operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs. 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.