How to Allocate Costs for Shared Services and Facilities
This Management Minute video identifies how to allocate costs for shared services and facilities.
Grant Funding
Head Start programs are funded through federal grants. Explore these resources about managing and renewing existing grants, as well as submitting applications for modifications or for new funding.
Attachment B: Office of Head Start Guidance on Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach
Explore the critical role Head Start programs play in buffering the impact of trauma by promoting resilience for children, families, and staff. Learn more about implementing a trauma-informed approach.
Attachment A: Allowable Uses of Quality Improvement Funds as Specified in the Head Start Act
Review the allowable uses of quality improvement funds for Head Start and Early Head Start programs based on Sec. 640(a)(5) of the Head Start Act.
Navigating the Head Start Grant Process
Head Start programs adhere to certain financial and administrative requirements. Explore the resources below as you provide comprehensive, wrap-around services to low-income children and families. Also, find materials detailing the requirements of the grant process.
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.
Number Guide for Government Contractors and Grantees: DUNS®
This publication focuses on how to obtain a DUNS® Number, which is free, by providing registration information by phone or on the web. Contractors and grantees, especially new ones, will find this helpful as a means of being identified through their business entities and locations.
1302.20 Determining program structure.
This standard describes criteria for determining the ideal program option and for converting Head Start Preschool slots into Early Head Start slots.
1303.5 Limitations on development and administrative costs.
Costs to develop and administer a program cannot be excessive or exceed 15% of the total approved program costs. Read about the limitations on development and administrative costs, as well as waiver requests.
1303.4 Federal financial assistance, non-federal match, and waiver requirements.
Grant recipients must contribute 20% as nonfederal match each budget period, with federal financial assistance not exceed 80% of the approved total program costs. This standard also addresses waiver requirements.
1304.30 Procedure for identification of alternative agency.
Review the procedure for identifying an alternative agency when an Indian tribe's Head Start grant has been terminated, relinquished, designated for competition, or which has been denied refunding.