Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant
Supports states to invest in ECE technology and data infrastructure to improve early childhood systems.
Key facts
- Funder
- Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
- Status
- Active
- Next deadline
- November 20, 2026
- Amount
- Awards range from $500,000 to $2,000,000 for a one-year project period.
- Who can apply
- Education organizations
- Where
- United States (national)
- Topics
- Technology, Innovation, Research
- Official page
- https://acf.gov/ecd/press/news/ecd/pdg-smart-nofo
- Apply
- https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356490
- Last verified
- October 16, 2026
About this funding
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.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by the specified deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant?
Education organizations
How much funding does Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant offer?
Awards range from $500,000 to $2,000,000 for a one-year project period.
When is the Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant deadline?
November 20, 2026
How do I apply for Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant?
Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by the specified deadline.