Florida Head Start and Early Head Start
Run by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / Local Head Start Grantees, a federal agency
Free comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services for low-income children from birth to age 5 and pregnant women. Programs operate in all 67 Florida counties through local grantee organizations. Includes part-day and full-day options.
- Award
- Free
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / Local Head Start Grantees
- Federal
Who it's for
- Household income at or below 100% FPL
- Children from birth to age 5
- Pregnant women also eligible
- Children in foster care, receiving SSI, or experiencing homelessness are eligible regardless of income
- Apply through your local Head Start program; find it at eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / Local Head Start Grantees decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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Florida Head Start and Early Head Start is one option. What else may help?
Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / Local Head Start Grantees decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.