Head Start in Georgia
Head Start (93.600) awarded $1.3 billion to recipients in Georgia in 108 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 2.4% of the program's national total. Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. received the most, $149 million.
- Awarded in Georgia$1.3 billion
- Awards108
- Share of the program2.4%
- Rank among states12th of 57
- National total$57 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 73 | $266 million |
| FY 2022 | 45 | $258 million |
| FY 2023 | 43 | $267 million |
| FY 2024 | 45 | $282 million |
| FY 2025 | 41 | $270 million |
Recipients in Georgia
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. | Nonprofits | 3 | $149 million |
| Early Childhood Development Co LLC | Other | 5 | $132 million |
| Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc. | Nonprofits | 3 | $114 million |
| Enrichment Services Program, Inc. | Nonprofits | 7 | $111 million |
| Easter Seals North Georgia, Inc. | Nonprofits | 6 | $111 million |
| Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. | Nonprofits | 5 | $64.2 million |
| The Sheltering Arms | Nonprofits | 2 | $62.5 million |
| Action Pact, Inc. | Nonprofits | 2 | $55.2 million |
| Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority, Inc. | Nonprofits | 3 | $50.1 million |
| Fort Valley State University | Colleges and universities | 5 | $48.2 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 Georgia?
$1.3 billion from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 108 awards. Georgia ranks 12th of 57 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Head Start money in Georgia?
The largest recipient is Ninth District Opportunity, Inc., with $149 million in 3 awards. Next are Early Childhood Development Co LLC and Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc..
Can organizations in Georgia 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 Georgia
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- 1332 State Innovation Waivers
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families