Grant forecast · Administration for Children and Families - OHS

Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States

Status
Forecast
Est. posting
Oct 14, 2026
Est. close
Dec 15, 2026
Est. total funding
$824.0M
Award range
$1.0M – $79.7M
Expected awards
255
Opportunity number
HHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0112
Who can apply

Eligible applicants

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.

About this forecast

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.

Instrument
Grant
Activity
Income security and social services
Assistance listings
93.600
Cost sharing
Required
Last updated
Sep 16, 2026

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