# Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Georgia

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2024-acf-ohs-ch-r4-0090-head-start-early-head-start-recipient-communities-in/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351929

> Administration for Children and Families - OHS offered grants of up to $4.3 million (at least $1.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $4.3 million in total. Applications closed on March 26, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-CH-R4-0090 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - OHS |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 26, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $4.3 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $4.3 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.600 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

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.

## What the grant funds

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. Funding is available in communities with defined service areas within Georgia. The number of available forecasted service areas are projections, and may be updated prior to the posting of the notice of funding opportunity. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the detailed list of available service areas, their corresponding funding levels and for posting updates. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-CH-R4-0090 still open?

No. It closed on March 26, 2024. A newer notice is forecast: HHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0125, expected deadline December 15, 2026.

### Who can apply for Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Georgia?

Administration for Children and Families - OHS accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Georgia?

Closed March 26, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $4.3 million each. About $4.3 million in total across about 2 awards.

### Who has won Head Start grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Los Angeles County Office of Education, Neighborhood House Association, Acelero Inc. The program made 5,504 awards worth $57 billion in that time.