# Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership Grants in Multiple States

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2027-acf-ohs-ch-0125-early-head-start-expansion-and-early-head-start/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363792

> Administration for Children and Families - OHS plans to offer grants of up to $5.0 million (at least $1.2 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 4 awards worth $9.6 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around October 14, 2026, with applications due around December 15, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0125 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - OHS |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected December 15, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $5.0 million |
| Award floor | $1.2 million |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $9.6 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. Individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible to apply. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.

## What the grant funds

This forecast has been modified to update the Estimated Total Funding and the states where a funding opportunity is available. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), announces a competitive notice of funding opportunity to provide high-quality, comprehensive services to pregnant women, low-income infants and toddlers and their families through the expansion of Early Head Start services or through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships. This funding opportunity advances ACF's mission to promote the economic and social well-being of children, families, and communities, and reflects OHS's commitment to expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services that strengthen family stability and community prosperity. Approximately $9.6 million in federal funding will be awarded in multiple communities in AR, GA, and NC. These service areas are subject to change until a Notice of Funding Opportunity is published. Applicants may also email the OHS Operations Center at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership Grants in Multiple States?

Administration for Children and Families - OHS accepts 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 in Multiple States?

Expected deadline December 15, 2026. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $5.0 million each. About $9.6 million in total across about 4 awards.