Federal Grant Award Summary

Delaware Opportunities Inc. received a $2.7 million Head Start Project Grant from the Office of Head Start (CFDA 93.600) awarded on March 1, 2026, with a completion date of February 28, 2031. This five-year award funds comprehensive early childhood education and family support services designed to promote school readiness among low-income children in Delaware County and surrounding regions of New York. The grant supports the delivery of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services tailored to local community needs, with an emphasis on engaging parents as active partners in their children's development.

As an established non-profit provider of social services, Delaware Opportunities Inc. will utilize Head Start funding to operate preschool programs serving primarily 3- and 4-year-old children, as well as Early Head Start services for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. The organization's Head Start services will complement its existing portfolio of federal grant-funded programs, including housing assistance, nutrition support, and community development initiatives. The award requires the recipient to maintain a 20 percent non-federal match and comply with performance standards related to school readiness outcomes, health and family well-being metrics, and federal compliance requirements throughout the five-year project period.