Head Start in Delaware
Head Start (93.600) awarded $112 million to recipients in Delaware in 18 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.2% of the program's national total. Children and Families First Delaware Inc. received the most, $39.0 million.
- Awarded in Delaware$112 million
- Awards18
- Share of the program0.2%
- Rank among states52nd of 57
- National total$57 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 12 | $24.6 million |
| FY 2022 | 7 | $22.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 7 | $23.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 7 | $25.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 6 | $16.4 million |
Recipients in Delaware
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children and Families First Delaware Inc. | Other | 3 | $39.0 million |
| New Castle County Head Start, Inc | Nonprofits | 3 | $27.2 million |
| Wilmington Headstart Inc | Nonprofits | 2 | $17.0 million |
| University of Delaware | Colleges and universities | 5 | $14.9 million |
| Department of Education Delaware | State and local governments | 5 | $13.7 million |
Open opportunities under this program
- Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States
- Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership Grants in Multiple States
Questions people ask
How much Head Start money goes to Delaware?
$112 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 18 awards. Delaware ranks 52nd of 57 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Head Start money in Delaware?
The largest recipient is Children and Families First Delaware Inc., with $39.0 million in 3 awards. Next are New Castle County Head Start, Inc and Wilmington Headstart Inc.
Can organizations in Delaware apply now?
Yes, 2 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Head Start in other states
Other large programs in Delaware
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Clean Energy Demonstrations
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
- 1332 State Innovation Waivers
- Special Education Grants to States