Washington County Opportunities Inc.

Washington County Opportunities Inc. is a non-profit organization, minority institution, and educational entity located in Greenville, Mississippi, that primarily focuses on providing comprehensive early childhood education and support services. Registered in SAM.gov since 2009, the organization is dedicated to serving low-income communities through targeted developmental programs. Its primary mission centers on delivering critical educational, health, nutrition, and social services to vulnerable populations, with a particular emphasis on supporting pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The organization has received significant federal grant awards from the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families, specifically through the Office of Head Start program. Its most recent awards include two substantial 5-year grants totaling $10,819,043 - one for Head Start ($8,998,081) and another for Early Head Start ($1,820,962), both running from September 2024 to August 2029. Additionally, Washington County Opportunities Inc. has consistently received sub-grants from the Mississippi Department of Education, primarily involving Child Nutrition Program (CNP) block grants and Cash in Lieu (CIL) awards. These sub-grants support various nutritional and educational initiatives, including emergency cost support and consolidated block grants. The organization's federal grant work consistently aims to promote school readiness, enhance child development, and provide comprehensive support services to low-income families in Mississippi.