Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States
Forecasted
Federal grants totaling $818.3 million are available to expand high-quality Head Start and Early Head Start services for low-income children and families in multiple U.S. states.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $824,047,328 | Individual awards: $1,005,287–$79,657,340 | ~255 awards
Summary: Supports high-quality Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start services for low-income children and families in multiple U.S. states and territories.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—service areas and requirements may change when the official NOFO is published.
Description
This competitive funding opportunity, administered by the Office of Head Start (OHS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), aims to expand access to comprehensive early childhood services for low-income children and families. The program supports both Head Start Preschool (HSP) and Early Head Start (EHS) initiatives across a wide range of states and territories, with a focus on promoting school readiness, strengthening family stability, and enhancing community prosperity. The opportunity is forecasted, and specifics—including eligible service areas and detailed requirements—will be finalized in the forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
