ForecastedFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesHHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0112

Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States

Administration for Children and Families - OHSCloses Dec 15, 2026(63 days left)$1,005,287 – $79,657,340

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal Head Start/Early Head Start program funding comprehensive early childhood education, health, and family services for low-income children in about 37 states. It suits governments, nonprofits, tribes, school districts, housing authorities, and larger organizations able to run ongoing child-development programs and provide cost sharing. Individuals, sole proprietorships, and organizations outside the listed states should not apply.

Best for
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Local, county, and state governments, Federally recognized tribal governments, School districts and public housing authorities
Not for
Individuals and sole proprietorships, Businesses outside the listed states, Organizations unable to meet cost-sharing requirements
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community, social)
63
Good Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
52
Possible Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (economic)
50
Possible Match
Education & TrainingDeadline is more than 60 days away
47
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
44
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
44
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (economic)
44
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
43
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
42
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
38
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
37
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
37
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
36
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
36
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
36
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Expansion, Training, Infrastructure
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Colleges and universities, Tribal governments and organizations, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$1,005,287 – $79,657,340

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
Applications are due by December 15, 2026. The notice was posted on September 2, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1,005,287 to $79,657,340, with about 255 awards expected from a total program funding of $818,390,366. Cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and tribal governments, public housing authorities, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the requirements are also eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible to apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both eligible.

Summary

Competitive Head Start/Early Head Start grants to deliver comprehensive early childhood education, health and family services to low-income children and families in ~37 states/territories. Eligible: governments, nonprofits, higher ed, tribes, public housing authorities, school districts, and for-profit organizations (individuals and sole proprietorships excluded). Cost sharing required.

About this grant

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 $818.3 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.

Who can apply

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Community development
  • Childcare

Set-asides

  • Low income

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