Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant
Administration for Children and Families · Opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-ECD-TP-0039
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
Independent platform. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Data from public federal sources.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ECD-TP-0039 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families Department of Health and Human Services |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 93.434 |
| Posted | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Deadline | Nov 20, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $15,000,000 |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 25 |
| Estimated total program funding | $224,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Income security and social services |
| Last updated here | Oct 16, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- State governments
Who should take a closer look
- State governments
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Specific states and territories are eligible and will be identified in the NOFO. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity.
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
Similar open opportunities
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-370
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-369
HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-AT-25-003
OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services
Office for Victims of Crime · O-OVC-2026-172790
NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-OD-24-011