Participation in high quality early childhood programs can effectively support the school readiness of at-risk children. With Virginia’s award of a three-year federal Preschool Development Grant (PDG B-5) opportunities exist for communities to strengthen their local early childhood system. Through the Mixed Delivery Grant, opportunities exist for communities to increase access to high-quality preschool for at-risk 3- and 4-year-olds.
Grants Timeline
Preschool Development Grant (PDG B-5):
PDG LOI Process:
For communities invited to submit full PDG applications:
Mixed Delivery Grant (MDG):
MDG LOI Process:
LOI Review – March 16, 2021 - March 31, 2021
RFP for Full Applications (Selected communities invited to submit full applications) – April 4, 2021
Full Applications due by 5 pm – May 14, 2021
Application Review – May 15, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Awards Announced – June 1, 2021
Grant Period Begins – July 1, 2021
LOI Information
• Click here to access the PDG LOI
• PDG LOI Information Session Recording - February 5, 2021
PDG Materials
• Click here to access the PDG LOI
• PDG LOI Information Session Recording - February 5, 2021
• PDG LOI Information Session Slides - February 5, 2021
Updated PDG FAQ Document – February 1, 2021
Baseline Funding Tool for PDG Communities 2021
Preschool Development Grant (PDG) LinkB5 Data Portal Document
MDG Materials
Frequently Asked Questions Updated March 8, 2021
Guidelines for the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) Application 2020-2021
Preview Letter of Intent Questions
SRC Mixed Delivery Final Report Executive Summary
VECF Mixed Delivery Evaluation Final Report
Helpful Resources
2021 MDG/VPI/PDG Comparison Chart
Learn more about Virginia's PDG grant here
Quality Matters Webinar Slidedeck
PDG Technical Assistance Archives
PDG Q&A Session – March 5, 2021
• Webinar Recording – March 5, 2021
• Webinar Slides – March 5, 2021
PDG Q&A Session – February 19, 2021
• Webinar Recording – February 19, 2021
• Webinar Slides – February 19, 2021
PDG LOI Information Session - February 5, 2021
• Webinar Recording – February 5, 2021
• Webinar Slides – February 5, 2021
PDG Q&A Session – January 5, 2021
• Webinar Recording – January 5, 2021
• Webinar Slides – January 5, 2021
PDG B-5 Overview Webinar – December 2020
MDG Technical Assistance Archives
Mixed Delivery Grant Letter of Intent Introductory Webinar
Mixed Delivery Grant Letter of Intent Introductory Webinar #2
Mixed Delivery Grant Letter of Intent Introductory Webinar #3