Head Start in Illinois
Head Start (93.600) awarded $2.1 billion to recipients in Illinois in 169 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.7% of the program's national total. Chicago, City of received the most, $342 million.
- Awarded in Illinois$2.1 billion
- Awards169
- Share of the program3.7%
- Rank among states6th of 57
- National total$57 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 125 | $500 million |
| FY 2022 | 69 | $421 million |
| FY 2023 | 66 | $310 million |
| FY 2024 | 66 | $449 million |
| FY 2025 | 69 | $444 million |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, City of | State and local governments | 6 | $342 million |
| Start Early | Nonprofits | 5 | $223 million |
| Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. | Nonprofits | 4 | $152 million |
| Chicago Commons Association | Nonprofits | 5 | $142 million |
| Carole Robertson Center for Learning | Nonprofits | 3 | $115 million |
| Henry Booth House | Nonprofits | 2 | $69.2 million |
| Riverbend Head Start & Fam Services | Nonprofits | 3 | $66.3 million |
| Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $59.0 million |
| Champaign County | State and local governments | 6 | $53.4 million |
| Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois | Nonprofits | 6 | $50.8 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 Illinois?
$2.1 billion from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 169 awards. Illinois ranks 6th of 57 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Head Start money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is Chicago, City of, with $342 million in 6 awards. Next are Start Early and Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago, Inc..
Can organizations in Illinois 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 Illinois
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant