# 2026-11882: Head Start Gives States New Grant Instructions and More Time

2026-11882, Proposed Information Collection Activity; Head Start State Collaboration Office Grant Application, is a Federal Register notice from Health and Human Services Department, Children and Families Administration published 2026-06-12, effective 2027-02-28; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-28).

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- As of: 2026-10-28
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11882
- Title: Proposed Information Collection Activity; Head Start State Collaboration Office Grant Application
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Health and Human Services Department; Children and Families Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 35690
- Published: 2026-06-12
- Effective: 2027-02-28
- Comments close: 2026-08-11
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-28

## In one line

Head Start Gives States New Grant Instructions and More Time

## Summary

The Office of Head Start is updating how states apply for their Head Start State Collaboration Office grants to better support kids and families. States will follow new instructions that focus on teamwork and improving early childhood programs. Current grants get a short extension while the new process gets approved, with fresh 5-year grants coming soon.

## Abstract

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 are authorized under the Head Start Act and support coordination between Head Start agencies and state systems serving young children and families. OHS has developed new application instructions to align HSCO grant activities with states and federal priorities, including improving outcomes in child welfare, strengthening family formation, supporting effective service delivery, and enhancing early childhood education. This proposed information collection is necessary to support consistent implementation of program objectives and alignment across all states.

## Effects PRIA read

- New HSCO Application Instructions: benefit, medium. States and territories that receive Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSCO) grants must submit new application materials using updated instructions that focus on coordinating Head Start with state early childhood systems. The application will include brief narrative and structured responses an…
- Extension of Current HSCO Grants: benefit, medium. Existing HSCO grants will be extended through February 28, 2027, to allow time for Paperwork Reduction Act approval and transition to the new application process. This extension preserves current, non-competing grants for states and territories while OHS finalizes the new application instructions a…
- Estimated Application Burden Hours: cost, low. OHS estimates the HSCO Grant Application will involve 52 respondents (the 50 states, DC, and territories), with each respondent submitting 1 response that takes an average of 10.4 hours, for a total estimated annual burden of 540.8 hours. The agency requests public comment on the accuracy of this b…

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## Sources
- [2026-11882 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/12/2026-11882/proposed-information-collection-activity-head-start-state-collaboration-office-grant-application)
- [2026-11882 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-12/pdf/2026-11882.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11882 (as of 2026-10-28).