Head Start in Washington
Head Start (93.600) awarded $1.3 billion to recipients in Washington in 155 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 2.3% of the program's national total. Inspire Development Centers received the most, $240 million.
- Awarded in Washington$1.3 billion
- Awards155
- Share of the program2.3%
- Rank among states13th of 57
- National total$57 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 117 | $260 million |
| FY 2022 | 59 | $235 million |
| FY 2023 | 60 | $255 million |
| FY 2024 | 56 | $280 million |
| FY 2025 | 53 | $265 million |
Recipients in Washington
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Development Centers | Other | 9 | $240 million |
| Puget Sound Educational Service District | State and local governments | 4 | $97.6 million |
| Washington State Community College District 17 | Other | 2 | $68.9 million |
| Neighborhood House, Incorporated | Nonprofits | 8 | $64.6 million |
| Educational Service District 105 | State and local governments | 5 | $57.1 million |
| Children's Home Society of Washington | Nonprofits | 6 | $51.4 million |
| Educational Opportunities for Children and Families | Nonprofits | 4 | $48.8 million |
| The Skagit Valley College Foundation | Colleges and universities | 4 | $45.3 million |
| Educational Service Dist | Nonprofits | 2 | $42.3 million |
| Tacoma Public Schools | Nonprofits | 3 | $40.2 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 Washington?
$1.3 billion from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 155 awards. Washington ranks 13th of 57 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Head Start money in Washington?
The largest recipient is Inspire Development Centers, with $240 million in 9 awards. Next are Puget Sound Educational Service District and Washington State Community College District 17.
Can organizations in Washington 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 Washington
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- National School Lunch Program
- Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants
- Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research
- Child Care and Development Block Grant