GrantPostedDiscretionary

FY 2025 Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) Systems-Building Grant

Administration for Children and Families
HHS-2025-ACF-ECD-TP-0016
Application Deadline
Dec 1, 2025
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$15,000,000
Total Program Funding
$222,000,000

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

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

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.

Grant Documents

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hhs-2025-acf-ecd-tp-0016_FINAL.pdf
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AI Summary
The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Systems-Building Grant, Opportunity Number HHS-2025-ACF-ECD-TP-0016, offers $222 million in funding for states and territories not awarded a PDG B-5 Renewal Grant in 2024. Applications are due by December 1, 2025. The grant aims to help states develop unified early childhood education (ECE) systems, create seamless early learning experiences, and maximize family choice. Eligible applicants are 45 specific states and territories, with the governor designating the responsible state entity. A 30% cost-sharing contribution is required, with waivers for certain insular areas. Key priorities include developing a shared statewide ECE vision, building a unified system, and maximizing family choice. Applicants must submit a comprehensive plan addressing needs assessment, outcome strategies, and impact tracking, adhering to strict formatting and content guidelines. Funds cannot be used for DEI activities, gender ideology promotion, construction, or real property purchase.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedNov 18, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineDec 1, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 31, 2025

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$15,000,000
Award Floor
$500,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$222,000,000
Expected Awards
25
Cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Administration for Children and Families(HHS-ACF)
Funding Category
Income Security and Social Services
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

93.434

Official Sources