Funder: Administration for Children and Families

Due Dates: December 1, 2025 (11:59 pm EST)

Funding Amounts: $500,000–$15,000,000 per award; up to $222 million total program funding; project period typically up to 3 years.

Summary: Supports state and territory efforts to build and strengthen early care and education systems, improve program quality, and increase parent access for children birth through age five.

Key Information: Cost sharing or matching is required; only states and certain territories are eligible.