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Preschool Development Grants Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grants is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). These one-year grants help states and territories use technology and data more effectively to address their early childhood priorities.
The goal is to strengthen technology infrastructure, data systems, analytics, and innovation in early care and education systems to expand access to quality programs, improve program quality and parental choice, and strengthen school readiness for children and families.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All states and territories are eligible to apply, with the exception of the 10 states and Washington, D.C. that are still completing the third year of the PDG B-5 Renewal Grants awarded in 2024. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500,000 to $15 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Preschool Development Grants Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grants are due November 20, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Preschool Development Grants Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grants is funded by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
HHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0112 posted October 14, 2026: approximately $824 million across 255 expected awards in 36 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, applications due December 15. Awards range from $1,005,287 to $79,657,340, cost sharing is required, and the Head Start Program Performance Standards that govern the five-year project period are themselves under proposed revision.
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