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.
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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.