Preschool development grant birth to five - the oregon department of early learning and care's (delc) PDG b-5 funding will strengthen oregon's early care and education (ECE) system by making IT more…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care $7,355,305 on December 31, 2025, under the Preschool Development Grants (CFDA 93.434) program.

DELC will strengthen Oregon's early care and education system by improving coordination and efficiency across state agencies and community partners. Work includes reducing program duplication, streamlining operations, and building stronger program and fiscal integrity structures. DELC will modernize data systems and infrastructure to support clearer information dissemination, enabling families to exercise meaningful choice across early care and education settings. The grant supports enhanced cross-agency coordination to reduce administrative complexity and improve transitions for low-income and disadvantaged children entering kindergarten.

Performance occurs in Oregon, with period of performance from December 31, 2025, through December 30, 2026. The assistance type is Project Grant.

Preschool development grant birth to five - the oregon department of early learning and care's (delc) PDG b-5 funding will strengthen oregon's early care and education (ECE) system by making IT more connected, efficient, and easier for families and early educators to navigate. Delc will lead this work in partnership with other state agencies and community partners to ensure alignment and shared accountability. The grant will support efforts to reduce duplication, streamline operations, and improve coordination and accountability across programs. This includes building stronger program and fiscal integrity structures, improving data systems, and aligning infrastructure to better support children, families, and providers. Oregon will also prioritize parent choice by maximizing the options available for early care and education, enhancing cross-agency coordination, and reducing administrative complexities. Oregon's PDG b-5 plan will support clearer information systems, modernize data tools, and streamline access so families can exercise meaningful choices across all early care and education settings.