FY27 480-10-3701 Early Childhood Block Grant: Preschool for All 3-5

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FY27 480-10-3701 Early Childhood Block Grant: Preschool for All 3-5

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CSFA Number

480-10-3701

CSFA Popular Name

Preschool for All Ages 3 to 5; FRIS 3705(00), 3705(20); Early Childhood - Block Grant

Title

FY27 480-10-3701 Early Childhood Block Grant: Preschool for All 3-5

Description

To provide at least 12.5 hours weekly of high-quality preschool, including comprehensive developmental screening, bachelors-level early childhood licensed teachers, and standards-aligned research-based curriculum to provide children with a foundation of knowledge and skills that allows them to be successful throughout their school experience.

Awarding Agency Name

Early Childhood

Agency Contact Name

Alicia Lynch-Deatherage

Agency Contact Phone

217-524-4835

Agency Contact Email

alynchde@isbe.net

Program

ECBG

Posted Date

4/15/2026

Announcement Type

Renewal

Public Link

https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/ce4d2f49-2baf-44f6-8540-99eecd4bf4f1

Is Published

Yes Funding Information

Opportunity Funding

$470,062,356.00

Funding Sources

State Award Information

Award Start Date

7/1/2026

Award End Date

6/30/2027

Award Type

Competitive Submission Information

Submission Open Date

4/15/2026 12:00 PM (CDT) Eligibility Information

Eligibility Type

Public

Applicant Eligibility Information

Public or private not-for-profit or for-profit entity with experience in providing educational, health, social and/or child development services to young children and their families.

Beneficiary Eligibility Information

N/A Additional Information

Additional Information URL Description

https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Preschool-For-All.aspx

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Topic areas: Education and Training, Social Innovation and Community Development, Gender Equality and Diversity, Workforce Development.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are due Jul 31, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

FY27 480-10-3701 Early Childhood Block Grant: Preschool for All 3-5 is administered by DEC (480) (DEC), listed via DEC (480).