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Policy Letters

81 Democratic & Republican Lawmakers Call for Increased Preschool Development Grant Funding

81 Democratic and Republican members of the House of Representatives have united in urging the House Appropriations Committee to increase funding for the new Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five …

Events & Hearings

Big News from FFYF’s Bipartisan Congressional Briefing Today on Preschool Development Grants

Earlier today, FFYF, in conjunction with the offices of Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) and John Katko (R-NY-24), hosted a bipartisan briefing on Capitol Hill today to discuss the benefits of …

Policy Letters

Bipartisan Lawmakers Request Funding Increase for Preschool Development Grant Program

Moments ago at a bipartisan briefing on Capitol Hill hosted by FFYF, Rep. John Katko (R-NY) shared the details of a “Dear Colleague” letter he is circulating with Rep. Joaquin …

Data & Analysis

Governors Across the Country Celebrate Federal Preschool Development Grant B-5 Funding

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Education (ED) announced that 46 states and territories have been awarded funding through the Preschool …

Factsheets

Federal Legislative Agenda: Early Childhood Education in the 116th Congress

In recent years, Congress has made historic progress on behalf of America’s youngest learners through important, bipartisan policy and funding advancements around early childhood education. As a result, more children from low-income …

Press Releases & Statements

FFYF Releases Legislative Priorities and Resources for 116th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the 116th Congress now in session, the First Five Years Fund (FFYF) has released its federal legislative agenda outlining priorities and opportunities for lawmakers to advance …

In the News

46 States and Territories to Receive Preschool Development Grants

Big news! 46 states and territories have been awarded funding through the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5), a $250 million competitive federal grant designed to improve states’ existing early …

Data & Analysis

Major Increase in Number of States Applying for Preschool Development Grants

The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) is a new, $250 million, competitive federal grant opportunity authorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – all 56 states …

Data & Analysis

States Show Tremendous Interest in PDG B-5 at Chicago Meeting

Earlier this month, the BUILD Initiative, the Alliance for Early Success, EducationCounsel, NIEER, and the Ounce of Prevention Fund coordinated a meeting in Chicago, IL to provide information and assistance …

Policy Letters

FY19 Appropriations Coalition Thank You Letter

October 11, 2018 The Honorable Richard ShelbyUnited States Senate304 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Shelby, The Child Care and Early Learning Coalition appreciates the increased funding included …

In the News

PDG Birth-5 Statutory Overview and Funding Opportunity Announcement Highlights

This resource describes the Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five program’s major statutory provisions and key Funding Opportunity Announcement requirements so that applicants have access to easy-to-understand information necessary for …

In the News

ICYMI: Back to School for Early Learners with Promise of Preschool Development Grants

As children across the country start school – many for the first time – it’s important to recognize the federal investments and partnerships that help make high-quality early childhood education …

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