Recovery Legislation Provides Historic Opportunity to Advance Racial Equity
The recovery legislation that policymakers will consider this year marks a historic opportunity to help drive an equitable recovery in which 1) all children can reach their full potential; 2) workers in low-paid jobs or facing weak labor market prospects have the supports they need; and 3) we take large strides toward universal health coverage.
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A Guide for PDG B-5 Grant Funding
Planning Tool September 28, 2026
States applying for the 2026 PDG B-5 SMART Grant can use this guide to find vetted, mostly federal resources to build their application. HHS-2026-ACF-ECD-TP-0039 | Compiled by BUILD Initiative
Ideas for Incorporating Strategic Financing Efforts into Your PDG B5 Application
Report June 13, 2024
This resource outlines ideas for incorporating strategic financing efforts into your PDG B-5 application.
Highlighting Infants and Toddlers in Your PDG B-5 Application: Resources from ZERO TO THREE
Report June 13, 2024
The federal 2024 Preschool Development Grant Birth-Five funding is an opportunity for select states and territories to bolster infant and toddler services and ensure policies and programs that meet the needs of today’s families with young children. We have compiled our most recent resources to can help you think about how you want to utilize funding opportunities such as this one to improve outcomes for babies in your state.