Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5)
Run by U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services / State agencies, a federal agency
Federal grants to states to expand and improve preschool and childcare access for children birth through age 5. States use funds to create new subsidized slots and coordinate early childhood systems.
- Award
- Free or subsidized preschool slots (varies by state program)
- Deadline
- Varies by state, check your state's early childhood office
- Run by
- U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services / State agencies
- Federal
Who it's for
- Children ages 0–5
- Income eligibility varies by state, often low to moderate income
- Must be in a state with an active PDG B-5 grant
U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services / State agencies decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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