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Head Start and Early Head Start Funding Opportunities is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). The Office of Head Start (OHS) posts notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs) to solicit applications for grant funds to specific service areas or through a national competition.
These grants support programs that promote school readiness for children ages birth to 5 from low-income families through early learning, health, and nutrition services.
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Head Start and Early Head Start Funding Opportunities is funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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