Grant opportunity · Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood

Ulysses Currie Head Start State Supplemental Funding Grant

Award amount varies

About this opportunity

Provides state supplemental funding to existing Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Maryland to increase access to high-quality early care and education services, enhance service delivery, strengthen instructional practices, improve child outcomes and school readiness, and expand services for children and families. Grantees can use funds to expand hours of service, add summer programming (4–6 weeks), and implement quality improvement measures such as professional learning and development, program improvement, and salary enhancement. Aligns with the Blueprint for Maryland's Future goal of helping children enter kindergarten ready to learn. Annual funding is contingent on availability of funds and approval of State budget allocations. Maryland Code, ED § 5-231 requires an annual S…

Who may apply

non-profit, government

Deadline

2026-06-08

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