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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 .
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Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, increase the commercial application of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) supported research results, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133S-1. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the SBIR Program at: http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g. , search for 84.133, not 84.133S). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-090908-001. Assistance Listing: 84.133. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: Up to $75K per award.
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.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (ED/IES) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES). This program provides funding for small businesses to conduct research and development of innovative education technology products. It emphasizes rigorous research and the potential for commercialization to bring products to schools. Projects can leverage AI functionalities, interactive learning, and assistive technologies for students and educators. The program has an annual allocation of $10 million for new ed-tech products.