Aian head start

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos Inc. $2,065,774 on January 1, 2026, under the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600) to deliver AIAN Head Start services through December 31, 2030.

Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos Inc., a tribal government and non-profit organization based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serves a consortium of five federally recognized pueblos: Zia, Jemez, Cochiti, Santa Ana, and Sandia. The award funds comprehensive early childhood education and family services, including cognitive, physical, behavioral, and social-emotional development of enrolled children, along with health, nutritional, social, and family support services delivered in a culturally responsive manner that respects tribal sovereignty and traditional healing practices. The Head Start program promotes school readiness and prepares vulnerable young children to succeed in school and beyond by enhancing core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners.

The obligation of $2,065,774 covers performance in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Head Start awards are made for five-year periods; non-competing continuations are issued based on satisfactory progress, compliance with terms and conditions, and a determination that continuation funding is in the best interest of the federal government.