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Find similar grantsPrekindergarten Expansion Grant is sponsored by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). A competitive grant program designed to increase access to high-quality Pre-K for three- and four-year-olds from families with incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty level.
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Prekindergarten Expansion Grant Apply for Child Care Scholarships Public Information Act Requests Apply or Renew Certification National Board Certification Moving Special Education Forward Office of Finance and Operations Office of Finance and Operations Information Technology Branch Facilities and Operations Branch Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs Pupil Transportation and Emergency Management Branch Office of Equity Assurance and Compliance Procurement and Contract Management Branch Office of School Facilities Prekindergarten Expansion Grant 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 (GIG) APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION When will the application be open?
This Grant Information Guide (GIG) was released on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Application Submission Date Monday, March 9, 2026. No later than 5:00 pm EST. $26,644,000 is available.
Awards in the amount of $400,000 is the estimated average grant amount. Estimated Number of Grants Customer Service Support Sessions MSDE will hold six customer service support sessions for interested applicants. During these sessions, MSDE personnel will provide an overview of the application process.
The sessions will be on: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Zoom Meeting Registration Thursday, January 29, 2026 Zoom Meeting Registration Monday, February 2, 2026 – Spanish Zoom Meeting Registration Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Zoom Meeting Registration Thursday, February 5, 2026 – LEAs Only Zoom Meeting Registration Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – Spanish Zoom Meeting Registration Thursday, February 12, 2026 Zoom Meeting Registration Tuesday, February 18, 2026 – Spanish Zoom Meeting Registration Additionally, MSDE will hold four open office hour sessions.
During these sessions, MSDE personnel will answer questions regarding the application and application process. The office hours will be held from 1:00-2:00 p. m.
on the following dates: Monday, February 9, 2026 – Spanish Thursday, February 19, 2026 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Thursday, February 26, 2026 – Spanish Office Hours Registration If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact the Program Manager: Prekindergarten and Mixed Delivery Program Manager, Division of Early Childhood Following customer service support sessions, a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers will be posted to the MSDE website.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local education agencies (LEAs) and private providers offering prekindergarten services for children aged 3-4 from families earning up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $26,644,000 total; average $400,000 per grant Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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