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$6.4 million secured for Champaign County Head Start programs

  • Aug 1, 2025
  • Aug 1, 2025 Updated Aug 1, 2025
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$6.4 million secured for Champaign County Head Start programs

$6.4 million secured for Champaign County Head Start programs

The competitive grant will serve 269 children and 111 infants and toddlers across the county.

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