Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Award Details: Wateree Community Action Inc. received a $1.59M Early Head Start project grant from the Office of Head Start (CFDA 93.600) effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030. The award supports comprehensive early childhood education and family support services designed to promote school readiness among low-income infants, toddlers, and pregnant women in South Carolina.

Services Delivered: Under this five-year funding period, Wateree Community Action Inc. will deliver integrated educational, health, nutritional, social, and support services tailored to meet local community needs in its service area. The Early Head Start program emphasizes parental engagement as a core component, providing services that address early cognitive, physical, behavioral, and social-emotional development. As an experienced grantee with a proven track record managing over $90 million in prior Head Start and Early Head Start awards, the organization will operate in alignment with federal performance standards related to school readiness outcomes, health and family well-being metrics, and compliance with federal requirements. The award represents a continuation of the organization's significant commitment to supporting vulnerable populations in achieving self-sufficiency through early intervention services.