Little Peoples Head Start

Little Peoples Head Start is a non-profit organization located in Ely, Nevada, registered in SAM.gov since 2009 and focused on providing comprehensive early childhood education and support services. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the organization specializes in delivering holistic programs aimed at promoting school readiness and enhancing developmental outcomes for children from low-income families, primarily serving children from birth to age 5. The organization's primary mission centers on supporting disadvantaged children through integrated educational, health, nutritional, and social service interventions.

Through federal grant awards, Little Peoples Head Start has secured significant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Office of Head Start, including a $1,631,496 five-year project grant for comprehensive early childhood services starting July 2025. The organization has also received sub-awards from multiple state agencies, including the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and the Nevada Department of Agriculture. These sub-awards support diverse programs such as Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinic operations, staffing services, and nutrition assistance through federal programs like the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Additionally, the organization participated in American Rescue Plan funding, demonstrating its ability to adapt to emergency response and support initiatives across different federal grant mechanisms.