Early Childhood Education Excellence
Grant Reference: GRANT-010 • Administration for Children and Families
Early Childhood Education Excellence
Improving early childhood education quality and accessibility through evidence-based practices, teacher training, and family engagement initiatives. Focus on closing achievement gaps and ensuring school readiness for children ages 0-5.
Early childhood education centers
Verified against current institutional profile parameters.
Head Start programs
Verified against current institutional profile parameters.
Community-based organizations
Verified against current institutional profile parameters.
August 1, 2026
Solicitation & Call for Proposals Opened
Application portal opened for initial registrations.
Apr 30, 2027
Final Proposal Submission Deadline
Portal closes at 5:00 PM EST sharp. No grace period.
January 20, 2027
Peer Review Committee Evaluation
Independent panel scoring and budget feasibility evaluation.
March 1, 2027
Notice of Award & Fund Disbursement
Final contracts executed and preliminary milestone disbursements.
Administration for Children and Families
Program Management Division
Inquiries: grants-desk@administrationforchildrenandfamilies.gov
Phone: +1 (800) 555-0199