Head Start in Ohio
Head Start (93.600) awarded $2.1 billion to recipients in Ohio in 181 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.8% of the program's national total. Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc. received the most, $189 million.
- Awarded in Ohio$2.1 billion
- Awards181
- Share of the program3.8%
- Rank among states5th of 57
- National total$57 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 123 | $449 million |
| FY 2022 | 66 | $395 million |
| FY 2023 | 68 | $431 million |
| FY 2024 | 71 | $463 million |
| FY 2025 | 66 | $412 million |
Recipients in Ohio
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc. | Nonprofits | 6 | $189 million |
| Child Development Council of Franklin County, Inc. | Nonprofits | 3 | $144 million |
| Step Forward | Nonprofits | 3 | $131 million |
| Cincinnati Hamilton County | Nonprofits | 5 | $126 million |
| Great Lakes Community Action Partnership | Nonprofits | 7 | $115 million |
| Akron Summit Community Action Inc | Nonprofits | 5 | $83.6 million |
| Council on Rural Service Programs, Inc. | Nonprofits | 3 | $81.6 million |
| The Centers for Families and Children | Nonprofits | 2 | $75.4 million |
| Toledo Public Schools | State and local governments | 3 | $65.9 million |
| Alta Care Group, Inc | Nonprofits | 3 | $61.2 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 Ohio?
$2.1 billion from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 181 awards. Ohio ranks 5th of 57 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Head Start money in Ohio?
The largest recipient is Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc., with $189 million in 6 awards. Next are Child Development Council of Franklin County, Inc. and Step Forward.
Can organizations in Ohio 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 Ohio
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Special Education Grants to States
- Federal Transit Formula Grants