ForecastedFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesHHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0125

Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership Grants in Multiple States

Administration for Children and Families - OHSCloses Dec 15, 2026(63 days left)$1,232,123 – $4,964,843

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal Early Head Start grant for organizations that can deliver comprehensive child development and family services to low-income pregnant women, infants, and toddlers in Georgia, North Carolina, or Virginia. It fits established nonprofits, community or faith-based organizations, existing Head Start operators, and qualifying for-profits with the capacity to run an early childhood program and meet cost-sharing requirements. Individuals, sole proprietors, foreign entities, and anyone不在

Best for
Nonprofits serving low-income families in GA, NC, or VA, Existing Head Start or Early Head Start operators, Child care providers forming EHS-CC partnerships in GA, NC, or VA, Community-based or faith-based organizations offering infant and toddler services
Not for
Sole proprietors and individuals, Organizations outside GA, NC, and VA, Startups unable to meet cost-sharing requirements
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community, social)
62
Good Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (economic)
51
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
49
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (economic)
47
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
45
Possible Match
Education & TrainingDeadline is more than 60 days away
44
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
43
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
41
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
40
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
40
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
38
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
37
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
37
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
36
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
35
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
Expansion, Operating support, Child care services, Family services, Training
Who can apply
Nonprofits, For-profit companies, Small businesses, State and local governments, Colleges and universities, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$1,232,123 – $4,964,843

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
December 15, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1,232,123 to $4,964,843, with about 4 awards expected from a total program funding of $7,772,312. Cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Public or private nonprofit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, and for-profit agencies under section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act. Entities already operating Head Start programs are eligible. Applicants must serve GA, NC, or VA.
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. Public and private nonprofits, including faith-based organizations, are the primary eligible applicants.

Summary

Grants to expand Early Head Start services or create EHS-Child Care Partnerships serving pregnant women, low-income infants and toddlers, and their families in GA, NC, and VA. Eligible: public/private nonprofits (incl. faith-based), for-profits per Head Start Act 645A(d), and existing Head Start operators. Individuals and sole proprietors ineligible. 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, comprehensive services to pregnant women, low-income infants and toddlers and their families through the expansion of Early Head Start services or through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships. 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 $7.7 million in federal funding will be awarded in multiple communities in GA, NC and VA. 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

Eligible applicants are any public or private non-profit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies pursuant to section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9840A(d).Eligibility is limited to public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families.Entities operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs. 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

  • Early childhood
  • Education
  • Child care
  • Family services
  • Community development

Set-asides

  • Low income

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