Head Start in Massachusetts
Head Start (93.600) awarded $985 million to recipients in Massachusetts in 94 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.7% of the program's national total. Action for Boston Community Development, Inc received the most, $189 million.
- Awarded in Massachusetts$985 million
- Awards94
- Share of the program1.7%
- Rank among states20th of 57
- National total$57 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 69 | $194 million |
| FY 2022 | 35 | $182 million |
| FY 2023 | 37 | $197 million |
| FY 2024 | 35 | $224 million |
| FY 2025 | 33 | $188 million |
Recipients in Massachusetts
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action for Boston Community Development, Inc | Nonprofits | 4 | $189 million |
| Holyoke.chicopee.springfield Head Start, Inc. | Tribal governments and organizations | 6 | $86.0 million |
| Community Teamwork Inc | Nonprofits | 3 | $48.8 million |
| Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc. | Nonprofits | 3 | $47.7 million |
| Citizens for Citizens Inc | Other | 2 | $44.6 million |
| Self Help Inc | Nonprofits | 3 | $43.2 million |
| Worcester Public Schools | State and local governments | 3 | $38.5 million |
| Education Development Center, Inc. | Nonprofits | 1 | $34.2 million |
| Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc. | Nonprofits | 3 | $32.9 million |
| South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. | Other | 4 | $31.5 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 Massachusetts?
$985 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 94 awards. Massachusetts ranks 20th of 57 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Head Start money in Massachusetts?
The largest recipient is Action for Boston Community Development, Inc, with $189 million in 4 awards. Next are Holyoke.chicopee.springfield Head Start, Inc. and Community Teamwork Inc.
Can organizations in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- National School Lunch Program
- Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research
- Aging Research