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Head Start is a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, administered through the Office of Head Start at the Administration for Children and Families, that funds comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services for children from birth to age five in low-income families.
The program promotes school readiness by supporting the cognitive, social, and emotional development of young children. Head Start also includes Early Head Start, which serves pregnant women, infants, and toddlers. Eligible applicants include government agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, and public or private nonprofit or for-profit agencies that meet the requirements outlined in a Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Program funding is one of the largest federal early childhood investments, with recent obligations exceeding $12 billion annually.
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Office of Head Start (OHS) | The Administration for Children and Families Click Here to Report Suspected Child Care Fraud Office of Head Start (OHS) HHS Expands MAHA to Head Start Adding $61.
9 Million to Nutrition Services for Children and Families One-time Supplemental Funds for Nutrition and Healthy Eating for Head Start Children and Families Federal Funding Restrictions for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives Nourishing Futures with Healthy Eating and Nutrition Check out this page to learn more about the Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families campaign.
Apply for Head Start Services Contact the Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving your community for information on eligibility requirements and how to apply. Find a Job with the Head Start Program Search for Head Start and other early care and education jobs anywhere in the U.S. by selecting a state or region below.
Explore the Head Start website to find resources for getting young children and their families ready for school and life. Explore professional development opportunities sponsored by OHS and other early care and education partners. Get Updates from the Office of Head Start Or email HeadStart@eclkc.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Any government, federally-recognized Indian tribe, or public or private nonprofit or for profit agency which meets the requirements listed in a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) may apply for an award. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $12,001,716,254 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Head Start is offered by Department of Health And Human Services and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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