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Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (ACF) that funds state and territory efforts to enhance early childhood systems and improve children's access to high-quality early care and education. Awards range from $500,000 to $15,000,000 with a deadline of November 18, 2026.
Eligible applicants include state governments and territories, which may further distribute funds as subgrants to local childcare providers. The program supports workforce development, kindergarten transition planning, and resource coordination across early childhood systems to serve children from birth through age five.
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Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) | The Administration for Children and Families Click Here to Report Suspected Child Care Fraud Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) PDG B-5 Report to Congress The Office of Early Childhood Development has released its Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five Report to Congress.
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. 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
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: State governments and territories; often involves subgrants to local childcare providers. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500,000 - $15,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is November 18, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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