Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States
UpcomingAdministration for Children and Families - OHS · Opportunity number HHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0112 · Forecast
Closing date explanation: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.
Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- State governments
- City or township governments
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
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.
Description
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.
Funding
| Total program funding | $824,047,328 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | $1,005,287 |
| Award ceiling | $79,657,340 |
| Category | Income Security and Social Services |
| Assistance listing | 93.600 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or Administration for Children and Families - OHS. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.