Owsley County Board Of Education

The Owsley County Board of Education is a local government educational entity located in Booneville, Kentucky, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2007. As a school district, it primarily serves the educational needs of children in Owsley County, with a specific focus on early childhood education and comprehensive support services. The organization is primarily engaged in federal grant programs, particularly those administered by the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families, specifically through the Head Start program.

The organization has received significant federal grant awards, most notably a five-year $435,077 Head Start grant effective April 1, 2025, which supports comprehensive early childhood education and family support services for low-income children. Additionally, the Owsley County Board of Education has participated in sub-grant awards with various state and local partners, including the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (for purchasing local food products), Middle Kentucky Community Action Inc., and the Health Services Kentucky Cabinet, focusing on child education, family support, and child care services. Their grant awards have covered areas such as child care discretionary funding, American Rescue Plan initiatives, and targeted educational programs for children and families in Owsley County. These grants demonstrate the organization's commitment to providing educational, health, nutritional, and social services to disadvantaged children and families in their community, with a particular emphasis on early childhood development and preparedness.