Federal Register #2026-17745

Public Comment Request: Head Start State Collaboration Office Grant Application Information Collection

This opportunity involves a request for public comments on a proposed information collection for the Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSCO) Grant Application, managed by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Office of Head Start (OHS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a grant application process for state governments and territories. - Products/Services Requested: - Submission of application materials by state governments and territories for HSCO grants - Application includes narrative and structured responses detailing plans for coordination, systems integration, and program implementation - Estimated 52 submissions (one per state and territory) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applications must align with updated federal and state priorities in early childhood education, child welfare, family support, and service delivery - Consistent documentation and alignment of proposed activities across all states and territories - Existing HSCO grants will be extended to allow for transition to new awards after approval of the new information collection

Description

The Office of Head Start (OHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is proposing a new information collection activity for the Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSCO) Grant Application. HSCO grants support coordination between Head Start agencies and state systems serving young children and families. The new application instructions align HSCO grant activities with state and federal priorities such as improving child welfare outcomes, strengthening family formation, supporting effective service delivery, and enhancing early childhood education. This information collection is necessary to ensure consistent implementation of program objectives and alignment across all states.

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