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Webinar Deck: PDG B-5 SMART Grant Application

Archived Meeting Resources October 28, 2026

This deck is from the National TA Collaborative to Maximize Federal Early Childhood Investments’ October 2026 webinar on the PDG B-5 SMART Grant. Presenters gave an overview of the grant, showed how to pick the investment option that fits your state, and offered tips for scoping a feasible 12-month project. They also covered managing the writing process, meeting the match requirement, and the ACF priorities attestation. Applications are due November 20.

2026.10.27 PDG B-5 SMART Grant Writing Guide & Checklist

Planning Tool October 27, 2026

This Grant Writing Guide & Checklist was created by the National TA Collaborative to support states as they prepare their PDG B-5 SMART Grant application.

Applying for the PDG B-5 SMART Grant?

Blog October 22, 2026