Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant
About This Grant
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), seeks applications for the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant: Strategic Measurement, Analytics, and Results using Technology.
This funding opportunity will support states and territories to make targeted, one-year investments in statewide early care and education (ECE) technology and analytic data infrastructure that advance PDG B-5 purposes, including strengthening coordination across the mixed-delivery system, improving program quality and access, supporting informed family choice, and using data to better understand and address the needs of children from birth through age five. Applicants will propose a focused, feasible investment that strengthens the state's ability to generate actionable information for decision-making and produces a measurable result by the end of the project period.
Grant Summary
Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant is a Administration for Children and Families grant providing $500K to $15M for municipality. This is a forecast: it is not yet open for applications, and the estimated deadline is 2026-11-17. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Specific states and territories are eligible and 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.
How to Apply
$500K–$15M
Estimated 2026-11-17
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant from Administration for Children and Families, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Administration for Children and Families before the deadline.
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Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant?
Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant is offered by Administration for Children and Families. The listing names these applicant types: municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant provide?
Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant provides between $500K and $15M per award from Administration for Children and Families. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant deadline?
Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant is a forecast from Administration for Children and Families: it is not yet open for applications. The funder's estimated deadline is 2026-11-17, and forecast dates often change. Confirm the official posting with the funder before you prepare an application.
How do you apply for the Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant?
To apply for Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Administration for Children and Families.
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