# Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants - Multiple Communities in GA, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WI

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2025-acf-ohs-hp-0125-early-head-start-expansion-and-early-head-start/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356297

> Administration for Children and Families - OHS offered grants of up to $29.2 million (at least $1.2 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $29.2 million in total. Applications closed on January 6, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HP-0125 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - OHS |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | January 6, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $29.2 million |
| Award floor | $1.2 million |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $29.2 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants are any public or private non-profit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies pursuant to section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9840A(d).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. 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

This NOFO has been modified to update the Estimated Post Date and the Estimated Application Due Date. 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 high-quality, comprehensive services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, or through the expansion of Early Head Start services. Federal funding totaling approximately $29,325,341 will be made available in roughly ten (10) competitive opportunities in nine (9) states. To view the detailed list of available service areas, funding levels, and other applicable information interested applicants are encouraged to visit https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/funding. Applicants may also email the OHS Operations Center at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HP-0125 still open?

No. It closed on January 6, 2025. A newer notice is forecast: HHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0125, expected deadline December 15, 2026.

### Who can apply for Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants - Multiple Communities in GA, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WI?

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 Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants - Multiple Communities in GA, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WI?

Closed January 6, 2025. 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 $29.2 million each. About $29.2 million in total across about 20 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.