Tips for Transforming Early Childhood Data into Insights for Advocacy and Engagement
The following tip sheet provides information for state policymakers to consider when developing or enhancing data tools that transform data into insights and compelling stories that can move stakeholders to act to improve the early childhood options available to young children. It identifies key stakeholder groups and their likely data needs, provides a summary of data insight tools and types of data, highlights important design considerations and provides examples of data insight tools already in practice.
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Applying for the PDG B-5 SMART Grant?
Blog October 22, 2026
A short window for a lasting investment: States have a valuable, and short, window in front of them. The Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant offers a one-year opportunity to invest in the early care and education data and technology infrastructure that helps leaders make better decisions for children and families.
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
About BUILD
Fact Sheet March 1, 2026
The BUILD Initiative is a national effort that advances state work on behalf of young children (prenatal through five), their families, and communities. BUILD staff partner with early childhood state leaders focused on early learning, health and nutrition, mental health, child welfare, and family support and engagement to create the policies, infrastructure, and cross-sector connections necessary for quality and equity. BUILD provides consultation, planning, and tailored implementation assistance, learning opportunities, resources, and cross-state peer exchanges. These efforts help state leaders improve and expand access to quality and promote equitable outcomes for our youngest children.