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The California Department of Education Program and Grants Overview for Early Education provides information about state-funded programs and grants supporting early childhood education initiatives across California. The CDE administers funding for programs serving children from birth through kindergarten age, including quality improvement grants, professional development initiatives, and expanded access programs.
Funding is distributed to local educational agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations operating early education programs in California. Specific grant amounts, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines vary by program and funding cycle.
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American Indian Early Childhood Education Program The American Indian Early Childhood Education (AIECE) Program, California Department of Education (CDE), is a state-funded program designed to develop and test educational models that increase competence in reading, language arts, mathematics, and self-esteem for American Indian children in pre-kindergarten through grade four.
Funds are designated for schools with at least 10 percent American Indian students, and they are allocated through a competitive process for three-year cycles. Child Care and Development Programs Care and Development Programs Title 5 child development programs, quality improvement activities, and Local Child Care and Development Planning Councils.
Child Care and Development Programs - CalEdFacts Early Education Division Grants Early Education Division Grants An overview of grants that the Early Education Division administers and the associated information and deadlines for each.
Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships Grant The Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCP) grant allows the Early Education Division (EED) to improve and expand quality services to infants, toddlers, and their families in nine rural counties of Northern California.
Inclusive Early Education (IEE) for Children with Disabilities As outlined in the December 4, 2024, letter regarding Rightful Presence and Inclusive Early Education Programs as the First Consideration for Children with Disabilities , the CDE continues to pursue a system of education that adequately addresses the needs of each and every child in the least restrictive environment (LRE), providing access to inclusive early learning opportunities for students with disabilities is fundamental.
Inclusive early education environments should be made available for children as options for LRE within a continuum of service deliveries. Please visit the IEE web page for more information.
Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) reauthorized as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) encourages the use of Title I, Part A funds for preschool programs: Title I preschool programs take into account the experience of model programs for the educationally disadvantaged, and the findings of relevant scientifically based research indicating that services may be most effective if focused on students in the earliest grades at schools that receive funds under this part.
[ESSA Section 1113(c)(5)] Last Reviewed: Monday, March 23, 2026 Trending in Early Education Ages and Stages of Development Desired Results Developmental Profile Cognitive Development Domain Consultant Regional Assignments Inclusive Early Education Resources Program and Grants Overview (this page) Program Information E-mail List Subscription California Preschool Curriculum Frameworks Recently Posted in Early Education Management Bulletin 26-05 (added 13-Apr-2026) This Management Bulletin provides guidance to California State Preschool Programs operated by California Community Colleges or California State Universities on the requirement to support students with dependent children.
removed by RO --> Management Bulletin 26-03 (added 07-Apr-2026) The purpose of this Management Bulletin is to notify California State Preschool Program contractors of the revised Schedule of Income Ceilings and updated Income Ranking Table.
removed by RO --> Management Bulletin 26-04 (added 07-Apr-2026) The purpose of this Management Bulletin is to notify California State Preschool Program contractors of the Family Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026–27.
removed by RO --> Early Education Division Grants (added 23-Mar-2026) Funding and grant information, reporting due dates, email contacts, expenditure dates, and links to all current grants administered by the Early Education Division. removed by RO -->
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early education programs and initiatives in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Program and Grants Overview - Early Education is funded by California Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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