Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States
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.
From Grants.gov — open and forecasted opportunities (grants.gov). First seen Oct 10, 2026.
Details
- Agency
- Administration for Children and Families - OHSFind in source ↗
- Award ceiling
- $79,657,340.00Find in source ↗
- Award floor
- $1,005,287.00Find in source ↗
- Award size
- $10M and upFind in source ↗
- Total program funding
- $824,047,328.00Find in source ↗
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026Find in source ↗
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0112Find in source ↗
- Assistance listing (ALN)
- 93.600Find in source ↗
- Eligible applicants
- State governments; Small businesses; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Independent school districts; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationFind in source ↗
- Eligibility notes
- 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.Find in source ↗
- Category
- Income Security and Social ServicesFind in source ↗
- Funding type
- GrantFind in source ↗
History
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