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

     

    Tercera Sesion de Informacion de PDG (Español) Grabación

    PDG B-5 Grant Timeline - Year 1

    Jan 2023PDG B-5 Informational Webinar Session 1
    Feb 2023PDG 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 2023Startup/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 2023Startup/Expansion & Subgrant Program Begins (Cohort 1)
    Sep 2023

    ECQUIP (Early Childhood Quality Improvement Process) Plans Due (Sept 30)

    Oct 2023Revision 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.*

    PDG Eligibility List

    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
    • 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

    Request Access for Entity Administrator

    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. 

    PDG Announcement

     

    A full guide on the PDG application process can be found here:

    PDG Application Guide