1. Preschool Development Grant
12-month federal grant opportunity to build state and local infrastructure
$4.2 million award plus 30% state match identified through philanthropic funding and state General Funds
Five grant activities:
Conducting a statewide needs assessment ($2 million)
Developing or refining a statewide strategic plan ($100K)
Maximizing parental choice and knowledge ($1.46 million)
Sharing best practices among early childhood providers ($188K)
Improving the overall quality of early childhood education services ($300K)
Direct PDG funds shown.
Additional $300,000 for program evaluation, $30,000 TA.
Indirect PDG funding = $25,800