Tri-County Community Action Agency / Charleston County Head Start
Note: Childcare assistance program, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
Charleston Head Start / Early Head Start is available in Charleston, SC.
Charleston County and Tri-County Community Action Agency operate Head Start and Early Head Start programs in the Charleston area. These federally funded programs provide free comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support to low-income families in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. Programs serve children from birth through age 5.
Head Start is free to eligible families, covers education, health, nutrition, and family services
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Charleston, SC, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Charleston, SC can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Deadline: Rolling, apply early; slots fill quickly
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programApply directly with Tri-County Community Action Agency / Charleston County Head Start using the official program link on this page or call 843-202-7500. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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