Grant opportunity · Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood

Prekindergarten Expansion Grant

Award amount varies

About this opportunity

A competitive grant program administered by the Division of Early Childhood at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). It funds local education agencies (LEAs), local school systems (LSSs), private providers, and Head Start programs to deliver high-quality, full-day prekindergarten and school readiness services for three- and four-year-old children from families with household incomes up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), in alignment with The Blueprint for Maryland's Future. The program supports capacity building and expansion of prekindergarten programs statewide. Technical assistance webinars are available in English and Spanish to help applicants understand the application process, program requirements, and eligibility criteria.

Who may apply

government, non-profit, for-profit

Deadline

2026-03-11

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