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Head Start & Early Head Start

Run by U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services, a federal agency

Free preschool and family support for children ages 0-5 from low-income families. Includes health screenings, nutrition, and parent engagement services.

Award
Free program (value ~$10,000/year)
Deadline
Rolling
Run by
U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services
Federal

Who it's for

  • Child ages 0-5
  • Income at or below poverty level
  • Foster children regardless of income
  • Children with disabilities prioritized

U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services 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.

Apply at acf.hhs.gov

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Head Start & Early Head Start is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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