Forecast

Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States

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

From	Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Who can apply	state governments, counties, cities and townships, school districts, public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes and 7 more types
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.
How much	$1 million to $80 million per award; about 255 awards; $824 million total
Deadline	Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (estimated) (53 days left)
Matching funds	Yes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
Category	Income Security and Social Services
Type	Grant
Opportunity #	HHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0112
Assistance listing	93.600
Posted	Wed, Sep 2, 2026

Heads-up: Forecast: not open yet. Dates and amounts are the agency's estimates.

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From the notice

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 [email protected] for additional information.

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