Head Start in New Jersey
Head Start (93.600) awarded $945 million to recipients in New Jersey in 92 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.7% of the program's national total. Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. received the most, $160 million.
- Awarded in New Jersey$945 million
- Awards92
- Share of the program1.7%
- Rank among states21st of 57
- National total$57 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 61 | $194 million |
| FY 2022 | 37 | $176 million |
| FY 2023 | 36 | $181 million |
| FY 2024 | 36 | $194 million |
| FY 2025 | 37 | $201 million |
Recipients in New Jersey
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. | Nonprofits | 12 | $160 million |
| Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. | Nonprofits | 7 | $129 million |
| The Leaguers, Inc. | Nonprofits | 6 | $112 million |
| Hopes Community Action Partnership Inc | Nonprofits | 3 | $61.8 million |
| Center for Family Services Inc | Nonprofits | 6 | $56.9 million |
| Newark Public Schools | State and local governments | 3 | $45.1 million |
| Northwest New Jersey Community Action Program Inc | Nonprofits | 3 | $43.4 million |
| North Hudson Community Action Corporation | Other | 3 | $35.4 million |
| La CASA de Don Pedro Inc | Nonprofits | 2 | $35.1 million |
| The Children's Home Society of New Jersey | Nonprofits | 7 | $35.0 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 New Jersey?
$945 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 92 awards. New Jersey ranks 21st of 57 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Head Start money in New Jersey?
The largest recipient is Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc., with $160 million in 12 awards. Next are Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. and The Leaguers, Inc..
Can organizations in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- 1332 State Innovation Waivers
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies