FY 2025 Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) Systems-Building Grant
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Administration for Children and Families is offering the FY 2025 Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) Systems-Building Grant, aimed at supporting states and territories in developing unified early childhood education (ECE) systems. Eligible applicants, specifically designated by governors from 45 states and territories, must submit a comprehensive plan that addresses a statewide needs assessment and outlines strategies for maximizing family choice and improving ECE program quality, with a required 30% cost-sharing contribution. This grant, with an estimated total funding of $222 million and awards ranging from $500,000 to $15 million, is crucial for enhancing early care and education services and is due by December 1, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Richard Gonzales at pdgb5@acf.hhs.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
Certain Territories are also eligible for this Systems-Building Grant. Specific states and territories will be identified in the NOFO. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity.