Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States

Key facts

Copied from the official Grants.gov record. Last verified October 29, 2026.

Program name

Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States

Issuing agency

Administration for Children and Families - OHS (Department of Health and Human Services)

Opportunity number

HHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0112

Funding type

Grant

Funding purpose

Income Security and Social Services

Status

Forecasted

Application deadline

Forecasted · estimated close December 15, 2026 (agency estimate)Agency note: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.

Agency estimates

Estimated posting: October 14, 2026. Estimated award date: July 30, 2027. Estimates can change.

Published award range

$1,005,287 – $79,657,340

Estimated total program funding

$824,047,328

Expected number of awards

255

Cost sharing or match required

Yes

Eligible applicants (official categories)

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• For profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others (see Additional Information on Eligibility)

Relevant to

Businesses and NonprofitsHow we determined this: Grants.gov eligibility includes small businesses or for-profit organizations. Grants.gov eligibility includes nonprofit organizations.

Geographic restrictions

None stated in structured data (federal opportunities are often nationwide). Check the eligibility details and full announcement for any limits.

Assistance Listing (CFDA)

93.600

Official source

View on Grants.gov ↗ · Agency information link ↗

Application URL

www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363791 ↗Apply through Grants.gov (Workspace) using the application package on the official listing, unless the full announcement names a different submission system.

Source identifier

Grants.gov opportunity ID 363791 · Funding opportunity number HHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0112

Posted

September 2, 2026 · Source last updated September 16, 2026

Last verified

October 29, 2026 (against Grants.gov)

Data completeness

100% of key fields published by the source

Record confidence

mediumforecast — dates and amounts are agency estimates.

Eligibility details (from the agency)

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 (from the official listing)

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.

Agency contact

Nicole Stoakley
OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com