Preschool Development Grant
Preschool Development Grant in Arizona
In December 2022, Arizona was awarded the Preschool Development Grant Birth-5 (PDG B-5) Renewal Grant. This is a 3-year grant with a total of $42 million in funding. Grant initiatives include increasing access to high quality early learning programs for children Birth-5 years old, building early childhood educator capacity, supporting family engagement, and increasing inclusive settings for children with disabilities. Arizona's PDG Application outlines the priorities and goals of the grant and the official federal announcement highlights PDG B-5 allocations by state.
Recorded Informational Webinars
These are the most recent webinars with up-to-date information and timelines.
PDG Information Session 3 (English) Recording
- PowerPoint slide deck for Session 3 (English)
Tercera Sesion de Informacion de PDG (Español) Grabación
PDG B-5 Grant Timeline - Year 1
Jan 2023 | PDG B-5 Informational Webinar Session 1 |
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Feb 2023 | PDG B-5 Informational Webinar Session 2 |
Mar 2023 | ECE Workforce Specialist Position Posted ECE Inclusion Specialist Position Posted |
Apr 2023 | PDG B-5 Informational Webinar Session 3 Subgrant Eligibility List Posted |
May 2023 | Startup/Expansion & Subgrant Applications Applications Open (Cohort 1) |
Jun 2023 | Startup/Expansion & Subgrant Applications Reviewed Mini Grants to CTE ECE Programs |
Jul 2023 | Startup/Expansion & Subgrant Applications Awarded Arizona Teacher Academy (ATA) Scholarships |
Aug 2023 | Startup/Expansion & Subgrant Program Begins (Cohort 1) |
Sep 2023 | ECQUIP (Early Childhood Quality Improvement Process) Plans Due (Sept 30) |
Oct 2023 | Revision Begins for Program Guidelines for High Quality Early Education: Birth through Kindergarten |
Please click on the link below to download and view a list of sites that are eligible to submit an application for PDG B-5 Subgrant funding.*
Eligibility criteria includes:
- Rural communities
- Tribal communities
- Opportunity zones
- Child care gap data
- Current capacity for serving infants/toddlers
- Early childhood assessment data below proficient scores
- District ELA minimally proficient average score
- Percentage of population below 150% of federal poverty level
*This is a highly competitive grant and there is no guarantee of award, even for sites on the eligibility list.
A full guide on the PDG application process can be found here:
PDG Application Guide
Step 1: SAM.gov. Registration/Renewal
Your organization must have an active SAM.gov registration prior to submitting a Preschool Development Grant B-5 (PDG B-5) application. Upon successful completion of a SAM.gov registration, a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number will be issued to your organization.
The SAM.gov UEI registration process can take up to 10 business days to complete.
Start a new SAM Registration or Renew Existing Registration
Step 2: Apply for Entity ID with Arizona Department of Education
Documentation Required for Entity ID
- Unique Entity Identifier (see Step 1 above)
- Entity Information
- Complete ADE Entity ID Request Form
- License/Certificate
- AZ Department of Health Services License
- DES Family Child Care Provider Certificate
Submit completed form and license/certificate to [email protected].
Step 3: Apply for Entity administrator access in ADECONNECT
Request Access for Entity Administrator in ADEConnect
The official announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Early Childhood Development regarding PDG awards can be found on the HHS Website.
A full guide on the PDG application process can be found here:
PDG Application Guide