Head Start in District of Columbia
Head Start (93.600) awarded $257 million to recipients in District of Columbia in 41 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.4% of the program's national total. United Planning Organization received the most, $55.9 million.
- Awarded in District of Columbia$257 million
- Awards41
- Share of the program0.4%
- Rank among states43rd of 57
- National total$57 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 29 | $53.8 million |
| FY 2022 | 21 | $50.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 17 | $53.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 16 | $55.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 13 | $43.8 million |
Recipients in District of Columbia
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Planning Organization | Nonprofits | 4 | $55.9 million |
| Educare of Washington DC | Nonprofits | 5 | $47.9 million |
| Zero to Three National Center for Infants, Toddlers & Families | Nonprofits | 1 | $47.3 million |
| Bright Beginnings, Inc. | Nonprofits | 4 | $24.6 million |
| Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center, Inc. of the District of Columbia | Nonprofits | 4 | $14.9 million |
| District of Columbia, Government of | State and local governments | 5 | $13.3 million |
| Martha's Table, Inc. | Nonprofits | 2 | $12.0 million |
| District of Columbia Public Schools | State and local governments | 2 | $11.8 million |
| Rosemount Center Inc | Nonprofits | 4 | $11.5 million |
| Centronia, Inc | Nonprofits | 4 | $10.9 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 District of Columbia?
$257 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 41 awards. District of Columbia ranks 43rd of 57 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Head Start money in District of Columbia?
The largest recipient is United Planning Organization, with $55.9 million in 4 awards. Next are Educare of Washington DC and Zero to Three National Center for Infants, Toddlers & Families.
Can organizations in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
- National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
- Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: National Clean Investment Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
- Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs
- International Broadcasting Independent Grantee Organizations
- Highway Planning and Construction