Head Start in Maine
Head Start (93.600) awarded $252 million to recipients in Maine in 44 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.4% of the program's national total. Kennebec Valley Community Act received the most, $34.7 million.
- Awarded in Maine$252 million
- Awards44
- Share of the program0.4%
- Rank among states44th of 57
- National total$57 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 30 | $49.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 16 | $46.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 15 | $49.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 16 | $55.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 15 | $51.1 million |
Recipients in Maine
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Community Act | Nonprofits | 4 | $34.7 million |
| Penquis C.A.P., Inc. | Nonprofits | 3 | $34.2 million |
| Community Concepts, Incorporated | Nonprofits | 4 | $33.4 million |
| Aroostook County Action Program | Nonprofits | 4 | $23.4 million |
| The Opportunity Alliance | Nonprofits | 3 | $21.5 million |
| Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation | Nonprofits | 3 | $18.9 million |
| York County Community Action Corporation | Other | 3 | $18.6 million |
| Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care | Nonprofits | 3 | $18.3 million |
| Midcoast Maine Community Action | Nonprofits | 3 | $17.7 million |
| Downeast Community Partners | Nonprofits | 2 | $13.1 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 Maine?
$252 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 44 awards. Maine ranks 44th of 57 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Head Start money in Maine?
The largest recipient is Kennebec Valley Community Act, with $34.7 million in 4 awards. Next are Penquis C.A.P., Inc. and Community Concepts, Incorporated.
Can organizations in Maine 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 Maine
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- National School Lunch Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
- Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program