DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
Note: Childcare assistance program, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
DC Head Start / Early Head Start is available in Washington, DC.
Washington DC's OSSE administers Head Start and Early Head Start through community-based organizations. DC also offers universal Pre-K for all 3- and 4-year-olds through DC Public Schools at no cost. Head Start programs provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support for income-eligible DC families.
Head Start is free to eligible families, covers education, health, nutrition, and family services
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Washington, DC, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Washington, DC 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 DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) using the official program link on this page or call 202-727-6436. 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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