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Prekindergarten Expansion Grant is sponsored by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Division of Early Childhood. Provides funding to local education agencies and private providers to expand access to high-quality prekindergarten and school readiness services for three- and four-year-old children from families with household incomes up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
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Prekindergarten Expansion | Division of Early Childhood Prekindergarten Expansion The Blueprint granted all three- and four-year-old children from families earning incomes at or below 300% Federal Poverty Level access to high-quality full-day Pre-K at no cost.
The Maryland State Department of Education will ensure that families are aware of all Pre-K options available to them and the process for enrolling in the option chosen by the family. The Prekindergarten Expansion Grant is a competitive grant program administered by the Division of Early Childhood at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
It provides funding for local education agencies (LEAs) and private providers to administer high-quality prekindergarten and school readiness services throughout the State for children and their families in alignment with The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
The purpose of the grant is to broaden availability and expand access to high-quality prekindergarten educational programming and school readiness services for three- year-old and four-year-old students from families with household incomes up to 300% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Grant Information Guide Guía De Información De La Subvención Grant Application When will the application be open?
This Grant Information Guide was released on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. This funding opportunity is designed for those who will deliver Prekindergarten services, including Local School Systems (LSSs) or qualified vendors (as defined in COMAR 13a. 06.
02) and/or private providers who: hold a valid license or registration. Application Submission Date Wednesday, March 11, 2026. No later than 5:00 pm EST.
( Amended on 3/6/2026 ) MEMO Customer Service Support Sessions MSDE will hold customer service support sessions for interested applicants. During these sessions, MSDE personnel will review what applicants need to get started, the program requirements, as well as a walk-through of the application. The same presentation and information will be used for each session.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Thursday, January 29, 2026 Monday, February 2, 2026 – Spanish Recording (Click the "globe" icon at the bottom of the screen and select "Español" to view the Spanish translation.) Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Thursday, February 5, 2026 LEAs only Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – Spanish Recording (Click the "globe" icon at the bottom of the screen and select "Español" to view the Spanish translation.)
Thursday, February 12, 2026 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – Spanish Recording (Click the "globe" icon at the bottom of the screen and select "Español" to view the Spanish translation.) MSDE will hold five open office hour sessions. During these sessions, MSDE personnel will answer questions regarding the application and application process.
Use this link to register for an office hours session: https://maryland. zoom. us/meeting/register/Jeo7QYEITZ26yNNFZkLPzQ#/registration Office hours will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.
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on the following dates: Monday, February 9, 2026 (Spanish) Thrusday, February 19, 2026 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Thursday, February 26, 2026 (Spanish) Maryland EXCELS Resources Child Care Center Quick Guide ( Spanish ) Family Child Care Quick Guide ( Spanish ) If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact the Program Manager: Nykia Washington, Prekindergarten Program Manager Division of Early Childhood Development A list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers will be posted to the MSDE website following the customer support sessions.
Pre-K Expansion Grant Guide Pre-K Expansion Grant Application Qualtrics Grant Application Tips Application Worksheet ( English ) (Spanish) Pre-K Expansion Grant FAQs Additional Pre-K Grant Resources and Documents Request for Payment Advance September 30, 2025 Pre-K Enrollment Definition of High Quality Prekindergarten 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines (Spanish) Local School System (LSS) Contact List Professional Salary Schedule Lead Teacher Salary Scale Maryland College and Career Ready Standards for ELA Maryland College and Career Standards for Mathematics Request for CLASS® Assessment Application Worksheets ( English ) C-1-25 Form (This is a file, not a webpage) If you need more information and to watch recordings about meeting the grant requirements, visit pushtoprek.
com .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local Education Agencies and private providers in Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $400,000 (estimated average grant amount). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Prekindergarten Expansion Grant is funded by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Division of Early Childhood. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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