FY27 480-10-3702 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Prevention Initiative Training and Technical Assistance: Birth to 3 Years

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FY27 480-10-3702 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Prevention Initiative Training and Technical Assistance: Birth to 3 Years

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CSFA Number

480-10-3702

CSFA Popular Name

Prevention Initiative Training and Technical Assistance: Birth to 3 Years; Other State Programs

Title

FY27 480-10-3702 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Prevention Initiative Training and Technical Assistance: Birth to 3 Years

Description

According to Administrative Rules 235.100 a), this grant is intended to 1) provide training, technical assistance, and high-quality supports to recipients of funding under the Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG) (see Subpart A) and offer other professional development opportunities that include, but are not limited to, evidence-based program models, job-specific training, and support for mental health consultation and research-based curricula, as applicable to the early childhood program offered (i.e., Prevention Initiative); 2) align training and technical assistance opportunities to the Standards for Professional Learning (2011) promulgated by Learning Forward, 504 South Locust Street, Oxford, OH 45056; 3) ensure that each provider of professional development meets the requirements set forth in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 25. Subpart J (Renewal of Professional Educator Licenses) to award credit for professional development for educator license renewal purposes; and 4) support programs, leaders, and teachers to continuously improve practice and student outcomes.

Applicants will conduct ongoing evaluation to ensure that the training and PD being developed and implemented meet the needs of the local Prevention Initiative programs and staff. Due to the nature of the work that is required; prior successful experience with activities similar in scope as those called for in this NOFO/RFP; including the deployment and supervision of qualified staff; will be a crucial consideration in awarding of the grant. Applicants need to be familiar with the Administrative Rules Part 235; ISBE Professional Educator Licensure; Professional Learning Standards (Learning Forward: The Professional Learning Association); Illinois Early Learning Guidelines; Illinois Birth to Five Program Standards; PI Compliance Checklist; and Gateways to Opportunity Registry Levels of Learning.

Awarding Agency Name

Early Childhood

Agency Contact Name

Penny Smith

Agency Contact Phone

217-524-4835

Agency Contact Email

psmith@isbe.net

Program

ECBG

Posted Date

4/1/2026

Announcement Type

Renewal

Public Link

https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/71c0f388-5e39-4a75-9f7a-427a91cb3760

Is Published

Yes Funding Information

Opportunity Funding

$1,900,000.00

Funding Sources

State Award Information

Award Start Date

7/1/2026

Award End Date

6/30/2027

Award Type

Non Competitive Submission Information

Submission Open Date

4/1/2026 6:00 AM (CDT)

Allow Multiple Applications

Yes Eligibility Information

Eligibility Type

Public

Applicant Eligibility Information

Continuation Applications Only

Eligible Applicants: School districts, university laboratory schools approved under 23 Ill. Adm. Code 452 (public university laboratory schools and charter schools authorized by Article 27A of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/Art. 27A]), area vocational centers, Regional Offices of Education (ROEs), Intermediate Service Centers (ISCs), and other not-for-profit and for-profit entities with experience in providing training and technical assistance (T&TA) about educational, health, social, and child development services to young children and their families are eligible to apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility Information

N/A

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

Funding amount

This grant provides Up to $1.9M in funding, up to $1.9M per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Sep 30, 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 480-10-3702 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Prevention Initiative Training and Technical Assistance: Birth to 3 Years is administered by DEC (480) (DEC), listed via DEC (480).