The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) is offering approximately $13.18 million through this competitive grant opportunity. This funding aims to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive early learning services for newly-enrolled, income-eligible American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) pregnant women and children, from birth to compulsory school age. The grant supports the expansion of Head Start services, Early Head Start services, and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships. Eligible applicants include public entities such as states, Native American tribal organizations and governments, and private non-profit or for-profit agencies that meet the criteria outlined in section 645A of the Head Start Act. This initiative ensures vital early education and development resources reach AIAN communities.
Opportunity ID: 357226
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HI-0066 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start Expansion, Early Head Start Expansion, and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 21, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 21, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,183,977 |
| Award Ceiling: | $13,183,977 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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).Eligible applicants are also subject to section 641(e) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9836, Prohibition Against Non-Indian Head Start Agency Receiving a Grant for an Indian Head Start program. Based on the Head Start Act, as amended December 2007 [42 U.S.C. 9801 et seq.], Indian tribe means any tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Native village described in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602(c)) or established pursuant to such Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq), that is recognized as eligible for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.Eligible entities include the following: (1) entities operating Head Start, (2) entities operating Indian Head Start or Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs, and (3) other public entities and non-profit or for-profit private entities, including community-based and faith-based organizations, capable of providing child and family services that meet the standard for participation in programs under the Head Start Act. AIAN recipients are tribes or corporations that have a formal treaty and sovereign status with the federal government or other tribal organization.Please note, “(1) entities operating Head Start programs” includes entities operating Head Start, EHS, and/or EHS-CCP 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OHS |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has been modified. The Executive Summary and Section II. Federal Award Information sections have been updated to increase the available funding for this opportunity and Section I. Program Description has clarifying editorial edits.The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of approximately $13,183,977 to be competitively awarded for the purpose of expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive early learning services for newly-enrolled, income-eligible American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) pregnant women, and children from birth to compulsory school age through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, through the expansion of Head Start services, and/or Early Head Start services.ACF solicits applications from public entities, including states; Native American tribal organizations; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); private, non-profit organizations, including community-based or faith-based organizations; or for-profit agencies that meet eligibility for applying as stated in section 645A of the Head Start Act. Interested applicants may email OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.OHS encourages interested applicants to visit https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/grant-application/article/decide-whether-apply. This webpage provides information on applying for grants, registering and applying through Grants.gov, submitting an application, and understanding the grant review process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/funding |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kesley Shaw
OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com Email:OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Executive Summary and Section II. Federal Award Information sections have been updated to increase the available funding for this opportunity and Section I. Program Description has clarifying editorial edits. | Dec 13, 2024 | |
| Nov 19, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HI-0066 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start Expansion, Early Head Start Expansion, and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 21, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 21, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,183,977 |
| Award Ceiling: | $13,183,977 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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).Eligible applicants are also subject to section 641(e) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9836, Prohibition Against Non-Indian Head Start Agency Receiving a Grant for an Indian Head Start program. Based on the Head Start Act, as amended December 2007 [42 U.S.C. 9801 et seq.], Indian tribe means any tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Native village described in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602(c)) or established pursuant to such Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq), that is recognized as eligible for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.Eligible entities include the following: (1) entities operating Head Start, (2) entities operating Indian Head Start or Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs, and (3) other public entities and non-profit or for-profit private entities, including community-based and faith-based organizations, capable of providing child and family services that meet the standard for participation in programs under the Head Start Act. AIAN recipients are tribes or corporations that have a formal treaty and sovereign status with the federal government or other tribal organization.Please note, “(1) entities operating Head Start programs” includes entities operating Head Start, EHS, and/or EHS-CCP 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OHS |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has been modified. The Executive Summary and Section II. Federal Award Information sections have been updated to increase the available funding for this opportunity and Section I. Program Description has clarifying editorial edits.The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of approximately $13,183,977 to be competitively awarded for the purpose of expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive early learning services for newly-enrolled, income-eligible American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) pregnant women, and children from birth to compulsory school age through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, through the expansion of Head Start services, and/or Early Head Start services.ACF solicits applications from public entities, including states; Native American tribal organizations; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); private, non-profit organizations, including community-based or faith-based organizations; or for-profit agencies that meet eligibility for applying as stated in section 645A of the Head Start Act. Interested applicants may email OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.OHS encourages interested applicants to visit https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/grant-application/article/decide-whether-apply. This webpage provides information on applying for grants, registering and applying through Grants.gov, submitting an application, and understanding the grant review process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/funding |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kesley Shaw
OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com Email:OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HI-0066 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start Expansion, Early Head Start Expansion, and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 21, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,177,455 |
| Award Ceiling: | $9,177,455 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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).Eligible applicants are also subject to section 641(e) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9836, Prohibition Against Non-Indian Head Start Agency Receiving a Grant for an Indian Head Start program. Based on the Head Start Act, as amended December 2007 [42 U.S.C. 9801 et seq.], Indian tribe means any tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Native village described in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602(c)) or established pursuant to such Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq), that is recognized as eligible for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.Eligible entities include the following: (1) entities operating Head Start, (2) entities operating Indian Head Start or Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs, and (3) other public entities and non-profit or for-profit private entities, including community-based and faith-based organizations, capable of providing child and family services that meet the standard for participation in programs under the Head Start Act. AIAN recipients are tribes or corporations that have a formal treaty and sovereign status with the federal government or other tribal organization.Please note, “(1) entities operating Head Start programs” includes entities operating Head Start, EHS, and/or EHS-CCP 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OHS |
| Description: | The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of approximately $9,177,455 to be competitively awarded for the purpose of expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive early learning services for newly-enrolled, income-eligible American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) pregnant women, and children from birth to compulsory school age through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, or through the expansion of Early Head Start services.ACF solicits applications from public entities, including states; Native American tribal organizations; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); private, non-profit organizations, including community-based or faith-based organizations; or for-profit agencies that meet eligibility for applying as stated in section 645A of the Head Start Act. Interested applicants may email OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.OHS encourages interested applicants to visit https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/grant-application/article/decide-whether-apply. This webpage provides information on applying for grants, registering and applying through Grants.gov, submitting an application, and understanding the grant review process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/funding |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kesley Shaw
OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com Email:OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com |
Related Documents
Folder 357226 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HI-0066 (1).pdf
Folder 357226 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HI-0066-Mod.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kesley Shaw OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com Email: OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.600 | HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HI-0066 | American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start Expansion, Early Head Start Expansion, and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants | PKG00288812 | Dec 13, 2024 | Jan 21, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357226 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
357226 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
357226 SF424B-1.1.pdf
357226 SF424A-1.0.pdf
357226 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
357226 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
357226 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
357226 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
357226 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
357226 SF424D-1.1.pdf
357226 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
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