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Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education / Administration for Children and Families (HHS). The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program is a competitive federal grant designed to improve states' early childhood systems by building upon existing federal, state, and local early care and learning investments.
It helps states better coordinate and maximize existing funding while strengthening, aligning, and expanding early care and learning opportunities. These grants are intended to help states expand parental choice, improve system efficiency, and raise the overall quality of child care and early learning programs.
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Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) is funded by U.S. Department of Education / Administration for Children and Families (HHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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