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Find similar grantsPreschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant is sponsored by HHS-ACF-ECD-TP. Supports states and territories in developing and implementing comprehensive early childhood systems.
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The report includes information on the PDG initiative, highlighting 2023 activities, and how the funds granted under section 9212 have been utilized by states to better allocate resources. View the Report (PDF — 392. 62 KB) PDG B-5 supports states and territories in their efforts to enhance early childhood systems and improve children's access to high-quality early care and education.
**Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five Report to Congress**(PDF)**:** The report includes information on the Preschool Development Grants initiative, highlighting 2023 activities, and how the funds granted under section 9212 have been utilized by states to better allocate resources. Read the recently issued**PDG B-5 Information Memorandum to increase support for the Early Childhood Workforce**.
Read the synthesis report of the funded PDG B-5 applications from 2020 here:**Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Synthesis Report**.
Read the Transitions into Kindergarten Synthesis Report from the initial 20 PDG B-5 Renewal Grant Applications, focusing on what states proposed here -**Supporting Smooth Transitions to Kindergarten** PDG B-5 States and Territories Understanding the Reach of PDG B-5 ## ECD - Bottom Navigation ## Bottom Footer Navigation **U.S. Department of Health & Human Services** 330 C Street, S. W. , Washington, D.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Specific states and territories as identified in the NOFO. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Applications for Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant are due November 17, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant is funded by HHS-ACF-ECD-TP. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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