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Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States

Administration for Children and Families - OHS

Federal

Funding Amount

$1.0M – $79.7M

Deadline

Forecast — expected December 15, 2026

Forecast by the agency; not yet open

Number of Awards

255

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.

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Eligible organizations

  • Small businesses
  • Public & Indian housing authorities
  • County governments
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • School districts
  • Tribal governments
  • Private colleges & universities
  • State governments

Other requirements

  • 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.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: 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.

Overview

This forecast has been modified to update the Estimated Total Funding.

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 $824 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.

Full eligibility text

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.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Income security and social services

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