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income_security_and_social_services · HHS-ACF-OHS

Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient - Multiple Communities in CO, DE, LA, NC, OK, OR, TN, TX

Administration for Children and Families - OHS · HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-CH-0085

Closed

Award Range

$1.1M$20.3M

Total Program Funding

$70.7M

Expected Awards

20

Deadline

April 29, 2025

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient - Multiple Communities in CO, DE, LA, NC, OK, OR, TN, TX. Administration for Children and Families - OHS. This forecast has been modified to update the Estimated Post Date and Estimated Application Due Date.The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS) will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based... $1,066,650-$20,276,444 per award; $70,714,054 total program funding; ~20 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, County governments, Independent school districts, State governments, Other eligible entities (+8 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • It is important to note that the eligibility requirements are different for Head Start and Early Head Start
  • Cost sharing/matching required
  • Deadline: 2025-04-29

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

This forecast has been modified to update the Estimated Post Date and Estimated Application Due Date.The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS) will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. Federal funding totaling approximately $70,714,054 will be made available in roughly nine (9) competitive opportunities in eight (8) states. To view the detailed list of available service areas, funding levels, and other applicable information interested applicants are encouraged to visit https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/funding. Applicants may also email the OHS Operations Center at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.

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Who Can Apply

It is important to note that the eligibility requirements are different for Head Start and Early Head Start. More information will be provided in the funding opportunity announcement. ENTITIES APPLYING FOR HEAD START ONLY - OR - BOTH HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START: Eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations that can provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to children and families residing in service area identified in the funding opportunity announcement.ENTITIES APPLYING FOR EARLY HEAD START ONLY: 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 residing in service area identified in the funding opportunity announcement.Entities operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesCounty GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsState GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)For-Profit OrganizationsSmall BusinessesCity/Township GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) NonprofitsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Public And Indian Housing Authorities

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$1.1M
Maximum Award
$20.3M
Total Program Funding
$70.7M
Expected Number of Awards
20
Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: February 27, 2025
Application Deadline: April 29, 2025 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Kesley Shaw OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com

OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov