Head Start in Pennsylvania
Head Start (93.600) awarded $1.8 billion to recipients in Pennsylvania in 191 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.2% of the program's national total. School District of Philadelphia received the most, $252 million.
- Awarded in Pennsylvania$1.8 billion
- Awards191
- Share of the program3.2%
- Rank among states9th of 57
- National total$57 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 137 | $379 million |
| FY 2022 | 74 | $338 million |
| FY 2023 | 74 | $364 million |
| FY 2024 | 74 | $371 million |
| FY 2025 | 73 | $379 million |
Recipients in Pennsylvania
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| School District of Philadelphia | State and local governments | 3 | $252 million |
| Council of 3 Rivers American Indian Center | Nonprofits | 8 | $94.6 million |
| Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/ Fayette, Inc. | Nonprofits | 5 | $79.1 million |
| County of Allegheny | State and local governments | 3 | $77.1 million |
| Child Development Centers, Inc. | Nonprofits | 5 | $71.1 million |
| Board of Public Education School District of Pittsburgh | State and local governments | 3 | $69.4 million |
| Community Services for Children Inc | Nonprofits | 4 | $64.1 million |
| Agency for Community Empowerment of Nepa | Nonprofits | 5 | $59.2 million |
| Luzerne County Head Start, Inc | Nonprofits | 3 | $56.1 million |
| Delaware County Intermediate Unit | Nonprofits | 4 | $48.4 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 Pennsylvania?
$1.8 billion from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 191 awards. Pennsylvania ranks 9th of 57 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Head Start money in Pennsylvania?
The largest recipient is School District of Philadelphia, with $252 million in 3 awards. Next are Council of 3 Rivers American Indian Center and Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/ Fayette, Inc..
Can organizations in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Special Education Grants to States
- Child Care and Development Block Grant