Locally-designed Program Option Considerations
This resource outlines critical questions and data to consider as part of the planning and development for a locally-designed program option variation (LDO) waiver request.
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Grant Application
Explore these resources to understand how to apply for Office of Head Start (OHS) funding opportunity announcements (FOAs). Review guidance around eligibility determination, submitting an application for funding, and what to expect during the review process. Eligible applicants include agencies, institutions, state, local, or tribal governments, and other qualified organizations.
Decide Whether to Apply
Explore this information for guidance on the types of organizations eligible to apply for Head Start funding, registration guidance for interested entities, and the requirements programs are required to adhere to after the receipt of a grant award.
Understand the Review Process
Understand the Review Process
Grant Application: Frequently Asked Questions
Check this page for FAQs about open notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs) from the Office of Head Start.
AIAN Early Head Start Expansion Funding Opportunity Announcement Frequently Asked Questions: Volume 3
American Indian and Alaska Native Early Head Start Expansion Funding Opportunity Announcement Frequently Asked Questions: Volume 3
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Locator
Search and explore NOFOs posted by OHS to solicit applications for grant funds to specific service areas or a national competition.
Supplemental Funds to Continue Responding to COVID-19
All Head Start, Early Head Start, and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grantees are eligible for additional funds to continue responding to COVID-19. Watch this webinar to learn more about how to apply.
EHS Expansion and EHS-CC Partnership Grantees 2021
In March 2021, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) awarded new Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnership and Early Head Start Expansion funds to 62 agencies in 32 states and Puerto Rico.
1304.20 Selection among applicants.
This standard describes the process of selecting a grant recipient among applicants.
