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Head Start Program

Action for Eastern Montana

Foundation Annual Grants for Preschools Child Care Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: May 2026

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Geography

Income-Based: Eligibility based on income guidelines

Other requirements

Over-Income Slots: 10% of slots can be filled with over-income families

Overview

Funder: Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Grant Number: 08CH011419

Administrator: Action for Eastern Montana

Geographic Scope: Multiple locations in Eastern Montana

Baker Head Start, Baker, MT
Glasgow Head Start, Glasgow, MT
Glendive Head Start, Glendive, MT
Malta Head Start, Malta, MT
Miles City Head Start, Miles City, MT

Program Overview

Purpose: FREE pre-school program serving children ages 3-4 years old

Age Requirement: Child must be age 3 by September 10th of current year to enroll

Educational Philosophy: Program based on premise that parents are primary educators of children. Provides learning environment with developmentally appropriate experiences to help children develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally. Designed to increase school readiness and develop child's fullest potential.

Services Provided

Free medical and dental screening
Healthy meals
Safe activities (indoors and outdoors)
Developmentally appropriate learning experiences

Eligibility

Income-Based: Eligibility based on income guidelines

Over-Income Slots: 10% of slots can be filled with over-income families

Contact Information

Program Director: Shawna Sargent - (406) 345-2132

Admin Assistant: Ginny Bowles - (406) 345-2135

Location Contacts:

Baker Head Start: 406-778-2010, 505 S 7th St E, Baker, MT 59313
Glasgow Head Start: 406-228-2404, 211 1st Ave South, Glasgow, MT 59230
Glendive Head Start: 406-377-3009, 120 Colorado Blvd, Glendive, MT 59330
Malta Head Start: 406-654-2005, 164 S 10th St West, Malta, MT 59538
Miles City Head Start: 406-234-5223, 1608 N Merriam, Miles City, MT 59301

Equal Opportunity Statement: This institution is an equal opportunity provider

How to Apply

Option 1: Download Head Start application from website

Option 2: Apply online

Contact your local Head Start location directly:

Baker Head Start: 406-778-2010
Glasgow Head Start: 406-228-2404
Glendive Head Start: 406-377-3009
Malta Head Start: 406-654-2005
Miles City Head Start: 406-234-5223

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What Action for Eastern Montana actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 17
Total given: $1.14M
Median grant: $60K
Range: $29K–$124K

By dollars: Montana 100%. Top recipient cities: Wolf Point, MT; Sidney, MT; Forsyth, MT.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.