DPI Wisconsin Head Start State Supplement Grant:
The DPI administers the Wisconsin Head Start State Supplement Grant which provides additional support to federally funded Head Start/Early Head Start programs in Wisconsin. It was created by the Wisconsin legislature in 1989 and first funded in 1991. The grant supports quality improvement efforts and/or expands Head Start/Early Head Start enrollment for children who may be on waiting lists to access federally funded Head Start/Early Head Start programming. The current state supplement provides $6.2 million to 40 Head Start grantees.
Who is Eligible to Apply: Authorized Wisconsin Head Start agencies.
Amount of Funds Available: Approximately $6,264,100
2023-2024 Head Start State Supplement Grant Application is closed.
Head Start State Supplement Grant Application 23-24 Tips
Wisconsin Head Start State Supplement 2023-2024 Grant: Allowable Use of Funds-Guidance Document
Supplement Program Schedule: Example
For questions specific to the grant application or guidance document, please contact Sherry W. Kimball at sherry.kimball@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 267-9625.