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Head Start and Early Head Start Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Head Start (OHS). These programs promote school readiness for children under five from low-income families by providing grants directly to public and private non-profit and for-profit agencies to offer comprehensive child development services.
The Arkansas Head Start Innovation Fund, supported by the Walton Family Foundation, is an invitation-only grant opportunity designed to strengthen Head Start and Early Head Start grantee agencies in Arkansas.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public and private non-profit and for-profit agencies that provide Head Start and Early Head Start services. The Arkansas Head Start Innovation Fund is invitation-only for existing HS and EHS grantee agencies in Arkansas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $200,000 to $600,000 (for Arkansas Head Start Innovation Fund, which is invitation-only). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Head Start and Early Head Start Programs is funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Head Start (OHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arkansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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