Head Start in Iowa
Head Start (93.600) awarded $444 million to recipients in Iowa in 60 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.8% of the program's national total. Drake University received the most, $59.0 million.
- Awarded in Iowa$444 million
- Awards60
- Share of the program0.8%
- Rank among states35th of 57
- National total$57 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 43 | $91.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 22 | $81.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 21 | $84.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 22 | $96.3 million |
| FY 2025 | 20 | $90.7 million |
Recipients in Iowa
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | Colleges and universities | 5 | $59.0 million |
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. | Other | 4 | $51.9 million |
| Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, I | Nonprofits | 4 | $42.0 million |
| Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc | Nonprofits | 3 | $33.8 million |
| Community Action of Eastern Iowa | Nonprofits | 2 | $29.5 million |
| Community Action Agency of Siouxland | Other | 3 | $28.1 million |
| Community Opportunities, Inc | Nonprofits | 5 | $27.6 million |
| West Central Community Action | Nonprofits | 3 | $23.6 million |
| Community Action of Southeast Iowa | Other | 3 | $21.1 million |
| Mid-Iowa Community Action Mica, Inc | Nonprofits | 3 | $20.3 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 Iowa?
$444 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 60 awards. Iowa ranks 35th of 57 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Head Start money in Iowa?
The largest recipient is Drake University, with $59.0 million in 5 awards. Next are Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. and Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, I.
Can organizations in Iowa 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 Iowa
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Special Education Grants to States
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies