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Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts is a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education that funds high-quality pre-kindergarten programs for three- and four-year-olds at risk of school failure. Created in 2007, the program provides awards ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 to school districts, Head Start grantees, and licensed child care centers holding a Keystone STAR 3 or 4 rating. The upcoming deadline is April 10, 2026.
Funded organizations must deliver evidence-based early learning experiences aligned with Pennsylvania's standards for early childhood education, helping close opportunity gaps before children enter kindergarten.
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PA Pre-K Counts How To Apply - The Pennsylvania Key Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More.
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Eligible Applicants interested in applying for future Pre-K Counts funding should: Become familiar with program requirements by reading PA Pre-K Counts 2024 Regulations & Guidance Document , and Obtain and/or update the following which will be necessary to apply: Vendor Number aligned with Tax ID#/FEIN AUN aligned with Tax ID#/FEIN MPI aligned with Tax ID#/FEIN eGrants electronic signature, if eligible (see more info under this section) Convert eGrants account to MyPDESuite (see more info under this section) Eligible Applicants are encouraged to obtain and/or update the above requirements ahead of announcements being released.
§ 405. 11. Eligible Provider An eligible provider may apply for a grant alone or in combination with other eligible providers as a joint applicant, in which case the entity that applies for the grant shall be the lead agency in a partnership, as defined in § 405.
2 (relating to definitions). Guidance and Clarifications The following entities may operate Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts classrooms.
PDE Licensed nursery schools; Child care centers and group child care homes designated a Keystone STAR 3 or STAR 4; and A third-party entity may apply for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts funding and administer the lead agency responsibilities for entities that are eligible to provide the classroom services under the categories listed above.
Vendor Number (SAP Number) The supplied vendor number MUST align with the legal name and address provided in the application. A vendor number and account can be set up by registering at Vendor Number Registration . All agencies applying for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PKC) grants must be pre-registered.
The Central Vendor Management Unit is a storage database. The Comptroller uses this account to store direct deposit information. If you have any questions about vendor numbers, please contact Jordan Arment ( jarment@pa.
gov , (717) 346-1117) or Brian Bell ( bribell@pa. gov , (717) 346-0038) at OCDEL. Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts applicants will need to supply a valid AUN number within the REQUIRED Letter of Intent and application.
To verify your AUN number or to check to see if you have one assigned to your agency, visit edna. pa. gov .
If you are an intermediate unit, select Search for Intermediate Units. If you are not an intermediate unit, select Advanced Search and search for your agency. Applicants that are not already licensed by PDE and therefore do not have an AUN number should contact Brian Bell ( bribell@pa.
gov , (717) 346-0038) or Jordan Arment ( jarment@pa. gov , (717) 346-1117) at the Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Master Provider Index (MPI) Number Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts applicants will need a Master Provider Index (MPI) number during the application process.
MPI numbers are used across the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to identify legal entities and service locations that participate in any of its programs.
As such, they are used in DHS’s data system as a common identifier for all of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (which is a joint office between PDE and DHS) programs, including Child Care Licensing, Early Intervention, Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program, and Keystone STARS. Legal entities are assigned a unique 9-digit MPI number.
In addition, service locations are assigned a unique 13-digit MPI number, which is created by adding a 4-digit extension to the 9-digit MPI of the legal entity. Legal entities and service providers currently participating in any of these programs should have an MPI number.
Applicants that are not currently participating in any of these programs should contact the Early Learning Network (ELN) Help Desk at (877) 491-3818, option 2 and provide their Federal Tax ID to determine their MPI numbers. MPI numbers will not be able to be provided without a Federal Tax ID.
Agencies who the ELN Help Desk determines do not have an MPI assigned, will be directed to include zeros within the application when MPI is requested. If awarded, these agencies will be provided an MPI at time of contracting. Tax ID Number or Federal ID Number This is the number that an agency uses on its federal W-9 form.
Applicants for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts funds should consult with the person who handles tax, legal or accounting matters for the agency to determine the federal ID number when you check on your legal name and address. This number is often referred to as the “FEIN number” by OCDEL staff.
eGrants Electronic Signature (eSignature) OCDEL recommends the use of an electronic signature (eSignature) on all grant agreements for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and community agencies with a Board of Directors. This option is not a requirement, and a print, sign and upload option is always available regardless of agency type.
The use of an eSignature allows grants to proceed through the approval process faster and helps with expediting payments. School Districts, Intermediate Units, and community agencies with a Board of Directors can use eSignature. If the agency does not fall under one of these categories they may not be eligible for this option and will have to print, sign and return contracting documents.
View instructions for the eSignature Resolution process (PDF) Access the eSignature resolution form (PDF) NOTE: To check if your agency has eSignature, the Agency User Administrator can look at their users within the eGrants system in the User Management tab to see if their signatory has eSignature. Go to the “ Administration Tab ”. Click on “ User Management ”.
If a user has eSignature, a person icon will appear in the “ E Sig ” Box. A User can go to the “ blue snowman ” to look at their profile and user roles. This can be found in the “ upper right hand corner ” of the page.
If you have specific questions related to eSignature please contact Winnie Richards via email winrichard@pa. gov or call (717) 772-4849. eGrants migration to MyPDESuite The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s eGrants Grants Management system provides licensed education agencies and community-based programs with online access to grant applications.
To access eGrants, login to MyPDESuite to gain access to your eGrants Account. Download eGrants to MYPDESuite Conversion Instructions (PDF) Download Information on how to access MyPDESuite for various PDE data collection applications including eGrants (PDF) NOTE: The Pennsylvania Key website and documents below are best viewed in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox .
Both browsers are free for download and other browsers are not recommended.
2024 PA Pre-K Counts Statute, Regulations & Guidelines Document PA Pre-K Counts Fiscal Supplement Line Item Budget Template 2025 Annual Federal Poverty Guidelines Current OCDEL Approved Curricula and Assessment Educator Effectiveness ACT 13 | Pennsylvania Department of Education ACT 13: Possible examples of how the Framework For Teaching could apply to Early Childhood Teachers Recorded Webinars Getting To Know PA Pre-K Counts Child Eligibility, Enrollment, & Attendance Classroom Instructional Report Community Needs Assessment & Partnerships New Administrator Orientation Personnel Qualifications & Professional Development Program Requirements & Grant Basics 200 North 3rd Street, 2nd Floor The Pennsylvania Key website is best viewed in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: School districts, Head Start grantees, and licensed child care centers with a Keystone STAR 3 or 4 rating. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 - $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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PAsmart Career and Technical Education Advancing Grants is a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education that funds STEM, computer science, and AI education programs to strengthen Pennsylvania's workforce pipeline. Since 2018, over $60 million has been invested through PAsmart in education and workforce development. Individual grants range from $75,000 to $500,000 for multi-year projects. Eligible applicants include Pennsylvania schools, school districts, CTE providers, nonprofits, and higher education institutions in broad cross-sector partnerships. The initiative prioritizes expanding inclusion in STEM and computer science learning across all communities.
Excellent and Equitable Youth Services Grant (Pennsylvania) is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (LSTA Funds). Provides funds to evaluate and curate inclusive youth collections that reflect and serve the unique needs of youth ages birth to 18. This grant opportunity is available to schools and state-aided public libraries throughout Pennsylvania.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.