PDG B-5: The Program Overview
The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program is a competitive federal grant that supports states and territories as they work to improve their existing early childhood systems and create effective mixed-delivery models.
PDG B-5 represents a unique opportunity for the federal government to leverage the central role of states in leading early childhood coordination and quality efforts.
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