In Montana, 977 children under the age of three are enrolled in Early Head Start programs, and 1,841 three-year olds and 2,720 four-year olds are enrolled in Head Start programs. While Montana is one of nine states that does not have a publicly funded preschool or early-childhood education program, the state did submit a proposal for a $37 million grant from the Obama Administration for early-childhood education funding at the end of 2013. Additionally, the average annual cost of center-based infant care in the state is $8,475. The grant ultimately was not accepted, but there is growing momentum from policymakers and business leaders across the state for increasing investments in early childhood education.