Responding to COVID-19 Summer Programs

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes $750 million for programs under the Head Start Act to support preventative, preparedness, and responsive activities during the pandemic. Of this amount, up to $500 million is available for programs to operate supplemental summer programs and about $250 million is available for one-time activities in response to COVID-19. Applications are due May 15, 2020.

• CARES Act Funding to Support Head Start Children, Families, and Programs Watch as OHS leadership discuss new funding to support needs related to COVID-19. Get info about the purpose of these funds and how to apply.
• ACF-PI-HS-20-03 FY 2020 Supplemental Funds in Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  This Program Instruction (PI) provides information about supplemental funds available for Head Start programs in response to COVID-19. It describes the purpose, eligibility, and application process for supplemental summer programs and one-time activities.