Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)Awards range from $500,000 to $2,000,000 for a one-year project period.
Birth through age 5 Meeting these requirements does not guarantee eligibility — please review the full requirements before applying.
Last checked: October 16, 2026About this opportunity
The SMART Grant (Strategic Measurement, Analytics, and Results using Technology) supports states and territories in enhancing their early care and education (ECE) technology and analytic data infrastructure. It aims to improve program quality, access, and coordination across the mixed-delivery system for children from birth through age five. The grant focuses on generating actionable information for state decision-making.
Who can apply?
- Education organizations
- National eligibility
What can funding be used for?
How to apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by the specified deadline.
Go to the official applicationVerify all eligibility, funding amounts and deadlines with the official funding organization before applying.
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