Head Start in West Virginia
Head Start (93.600) awarded $425 million to recipients in West Virginia in 68 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.8% of the program's national total. Northern Panhandle Head Start, Inc received the most, $45.4 million.
- Awarded in West Virginia$425 million
- Awards68
- Share of the program0.8%
- Rank among states37th of 57
- National total$57 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 46 | $87.6 million |
| FY 2022 | 24 | $77.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 24 | $84.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 25 | $87.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 24 | $87.1 million |
Recipients in West Virginia
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Panhandle Head Start, Inc | Nonprofits | 5 | $45.4 million |
| North-Central West Virginia Community Action Association, Inc | Nonprofits | 3 | $43.2 million |
| Southwestern Community Action Council Inc | Nonprofits | 3 | $42.5 million |
| AFL-CIO Appalachian Council, Inc. | Nonprofits | 3 | $40.1 million |
| Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative | Nonprofits | 3 | $29.1 million |
| Coalfield Community Action Partnership, Inc. | Nonprofits | 3 | $28.6 million |
| Community Action South Eastern West Virginia Inc | Nonprofits | 4 | $27.3 million |
| Mountainheart Community Services, Inc | Nonprofits | 3 | $21.6 million |
| Raleigh County Community Action Association Inc | Nonprofits | 5 | $21.4 million |
| Kanawha County Board of Education | State and local governments | 3 | $20.4 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 West Virginia?
$425 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 68 awards. West Virginia ranks 37th of 57 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Head Start money in West Virginia?
The largest recipient is Northern Panhandle Head Start, Inc, with $45.4 million in 5 awards. Next are North-Central West Virginia Community Action Association, Inc and Southwestern Community Action Council Inc.
Can organizations in West Virginia 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 West Virginia
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program
- National School Lunch Program
- Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Special Education Grants to States