Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Systems-Building Grant_11.24_Final.pdf

This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Early Childhood Development, for the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Systems-Building Grant. The grant opportunity targets the 45 states and territories that were not previously awarded a PDG B-5 Renewal Grant, with a total expected program funding of $222 million and up to 25 awards. The maximum award amount is $15 million, and the grant will fund a one-year project period from December 31, 2025, through December 30, 2026.

The primary objectives of the grant are to help states develop a coherent, unified early childhood education (ECE) system, create seamless learning experiences for children and families, efficiently layer federal, state, and local resources, and maximize family choice across ECE program options. Eligible applicants must develop a statewide ECE needs assessment and strategic plan, implement outcome strategies to advance program priorities, track project impact, and demonstrate organizational capacity. The application is due on December 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET, and applicants must submit through Grants.gov, with specific requirements for application format, content, and supporting documentation.