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Page describes a Preschool Development Grant (PDG B-5) systems-building award, not First Class Pre-K classroom development grants.
First Class Pre-K is a program from the Alabama Department of Human Resources that funds early childhood education through the federal Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5).
The program supports the development of a unified state early care and education system by reconciling policies, funding streams, and integrating Head Start grantees to create seamless early learning experiences for children from birth through age five. Alabama has received multiple PDG B-5 awards since 2018, including a $3,877,350 systems-building grant effective December 2025 through December 2026.
New programs offering pre-kindergarten for four-year-olds in Alabama may receive up to $125,000 for classroom setup, plus tiered annual funding based on student enrollment.
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Preschool Development Grant - Early Childhood Education Preschool Development Grant Preschool Development Grant Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health for Educators Professional Development Calendar Pre-K – 3rd Grade Early Learning Alabama’s Preschool Development Grant, On behalf of the state of Alabama and with designated authority from the Office of the Governor, the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education applied for the Preschool Development Grant, Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) through the United States Departments of Health and Human Services and Education on November 2, 2018.
The Department received notice of the federal grant award of $10. 6 million on December 31, 2018. On November 1, 2019, the department applied for a renewal of the state’s PDG B-5.
On December 18, 2019, the department was notified of a $33 million grant award by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Education for a renewal of Alabama’s PDG B-5 initiative over the next three years. On December 31, 2022, Alabama was once again awarded PDG B-5 funding via a $4 million planning grant. In August 2023, Alabama received an additional $860,000 in supplemental PDG B-5 funding.
In December 2025, Alabama was awarded a $3,877,350 Preschool Development Birth Through Five Systems-Building grant. This grant period is December 31, 2025 to December 30, 2026. This funding is provided to help states to: Develop a coherent, unified state ECE system that reconciles ECE policies, initiatives, and funding streams, including integrating Head Start grantees.
Create seamless early learning experiences for young children and their families. Efficiently and strategically layer federal, state, local, and nongovernmental resources for early care and education. Maximize family choice across the range of ECE program options to give working families more opportunities that match their needs and preferences.
2025 PDG B-5 Systems-Building Grant Application PDG B-5 Initial Funding Application PDG B-5 Planning Grant Application PDB B-5 Renewal Grant Application 2023 PDG B-5 Needs-Assessment-Report 2019 PDG B-5 Needs-Assessment-Report
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New programs offering pre-kindergarten for four-year-olds in Alabama. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $125,000 for new classroom setup, plus tiered annual funding. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
First Class Pre-K is funded by Alabama Department of Human Resources. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alabama. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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