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.
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.
Tools for Creating High-quality Change in Scope Applications
This webinar introduces two new tools that can help grant recipients submit high-quality Change in Scope applications and expedite their review and approval process: an application checklist and a budget template.
Change in Scope Applications
Watch this webinar to learn about important considerations for Change in Scope applications.
Enrollment Reduction and Conversion Considerations
This resource supplements ACF-IM-HS-22-09 and outlines critical questions and data to consider as part of the planning and development for both enrollment reduction and conversion requests.
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.
Grant Application
Use this tool when working through the process of applying for a grant from the Office of Head Start. Find tips, standards, and a locator map that shows you the available funding around the country.
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.
1304.20 Selection among applicants.
This standard describes the process of selecting a grant recipient among applicants.