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.
Grants Timeline
timeline subject to change
Preschool Development Grant (PDG B-5):
PDG LOI Process:
LOI Released – February 1, 2021
LOI Informational Webinar – February 5, 2021 (9 am), register here
One on One Calls – February 8 - February 26, 2021, register for an appointment here
PDG Bi-Weekly Q&A Sessions (Fridays at 9am) – February 19 & March 5, 2021, register here
One on One Calls – March 1 - March 12, 2021, register for an appointment here
TBD – Additional TA opportunities, as needed
LOIs Due by 5pm – March 15, 2021
LOI Evaluation Process – March 16 - March 31, 2021
Notification of Invitation to Apply – March 31, 2021
For communities invited to submit full PDG applications:
Applications Released – April 1, 2021
Applications Due by 5pm – May 14, 2021
New PDG Communities Announced – May 25, 2021
Grant funding begins – July 1, 2021
LOI Information
PDG Materials
PDG FAQ Document – January 5, 2021
Baseline Funding Tool for PDG Communities 2021
Helpful Resources
Learn more about Virginia's PDG grant here
Quality Matters Webinar Slidedeck
Technical Assistance Archives
PDG Q&A Session – January 5, 2021
• Webinar Recording – January 5, 2021
• Webinar Slides – January 5, 2021
PDG B-5 Overview Webinar – December 2020