Head Start/Early Head Start grants totaling ~$70M are available in CO, DE, LA, NC, OK, OR, TN, & TX; details at the provided website or via email.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Due Dates: April 29, 2025 (Application Due Date)
Funding Amounts: Total pool: ~$70.7M across 8 states; individual awards range from $1,066,650 to $20,276,444 per year; 5-year project period; 20% non-federal match required.
Summary: Supports Head Start/Early Head Start services for low-income children and families in select communities in CO, DE, LA, NC, OK, OR, TN, and TX.
Key Information: Applicants must apply for specific service areas; strict eligibility and application formatting requirements apply.
This opportunity provides federal funding for organizations to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start (EHS) services to eligible children and families in designated communities across eight states: Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas. The program aims to ensure high-quality, comprehensive early childhood education and family support, prioritizing the most vulnerable and underserved populations. Funding is available for both new and existing providers, including those wishing to serve pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and children up to compulsory school age.
Programs must be designed to meet the needs of their communities, support school readiness, and provide seamless transitions for children and families. Applicants may propose to serve one or more service areas but must submit a separate application for each.