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Find similar grantsThis grant funding is available to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive learning services for low-income infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Current Head Start or Early Head Start recipients or non-recipients establishing new Head Start or Early Head Start programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $102,000,000 (total across awards). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Head Start Expansion, Early Head Start Expansion, and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants is funded by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), HHS. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee is a grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), HHS that funds early childhood education and family support services for low-income children from birth through age five. The program supports comprehensive child development services including education, health, nutrition, and family engagement. ACF's Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) also funds research evaluations in areas such as child welfare, home visiting, and tribal early childhood programs. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, faith-based organizations, public agencies, and tribal entities. Awards typically range from $500,000 to $10,000,000 depending on program scope and number of children served.
Family Violence Prevention and Services/Improvements to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Service Accessibility is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), HHS. This program aims to expand the capacity of both “mainstream” domestic violence organizations and LGBTQ-specific organizations to more effectively identify and address the unique needs of LGBTQ intimate partner violence victims.
Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP) is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families - Office of Community Services (ACF-OCS). This program provides funding to expand existing diaper distribution services through a robust network of community partners that also provide anti-poverty services, such as job training, educational support, Early Head Start, and housing services.
Head Start/Early Head Start Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). This is a competitive grant opportunity for organizations providing high-quality Head Start and Early Head Start services to low-income children and families. The Office of Head Start (OHS) posts notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs) to solicit applications for grant funds to specific service areas or through national competitions. Funding is available for programs that promote school readiness through comprehensive early learning, health, nutrition, and family support services.
HHS-2026-ACF-ECD-TP-0039 offers 25 awards from $500,000 to $15,000,000, closing November 20, 2026. It is the largest per-state annual tranche in PDG B-5 history, restricted to technology and analytics, with a 12-month period of performance — and the 10 states plus DC finishing 2024 Renewal Grants cannot apply.
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