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. Max award: $15,000,000. Applications close on Nov 20, 2026.
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ECD-TP-0039 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 20, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $15,000,000 |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Total program funding | $224,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 25 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), State governments |
| Category | Income Security and Social Services |
Summary (excerpt)
This NOFO is modified. The webinar link was changed and the ECD website address changed. 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 investme…
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Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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