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Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5)

Administered by U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services / State agencies · acf.gov

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.

Eligibility requirements

  • ✓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
Insider tip

PDG B-5 funds flow through state early childhood agencies under many different local program names. If you're looking for infant/toddler childcare and CCDF waitlists are long, ask your county's Child Care Resource and Referral agency whether PDG B-5 has created any new subsidized slots in your area.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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