Federal Grant Award Summary

The Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County, Inc. (EOC of IRC) received a $4.36 million Project Grant from the Office of Head Start under the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600) for the five-year period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030. This award funds comprehensive early childhood education and family support services designed to promote school readiness among low-income children in Florida. The funded services encompass educational, health, nutritional, social, and other support services tailored to local community needs, including both Head Start preschool programs serving primarily 3- and 4-year-old children and Early Head Start programs serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.

As an experienced non-profit community action agency with a history of service delivery since 1965, EOC of IRC will deliver these services with emphasis on parental engagement as a core component. The organization brings demonstrated expertise in early childhood development, health promotion, and family support through prior Head Start program implementation and related federal grant administration. Recipients of Head Start awards are required to maintain compliance with federal performance standards related to school readiness outcomes, health and family well-being metrics, and applicable federal regulatory requirements under 2 CFR Part 200 and 45 CFR Part 75.