FY 2025 Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) Planning Grant
ID: 355578Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families (HHS-ACF)

Award Range

$500K - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355578
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families is forecasting the availability of the FY 2025 Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) Planning Grant, aimed at supporting states and territories in enhancing early childhood programs. This grant focuses on systems-building and improvement rather than direct services, requiring recipients to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment and develop a strategic plan to strengthen early childhood education systems. With an estimated total program funding of $40 million, the agency anticipates awarding approximately 10 grants, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $4 million. Interested applicants can reach out to Richard Gonzales at Richard.Gonzales@acf.hhs.gov or by phone at 202-401-5138, with applications due by May 1, 2025, and awards expected to be announced by August 29, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Richard Gonzales
    (202) 401-5138
    Richard.Gonzales@acf.hhs.gov
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