FY27 480-10-3703 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Preschool for All Expansion STATE

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FY27 480-10-3703 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Preschool for All Expansion STATE

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CSFA Number

480-10-3703

CSFA Popular Name

Early Childhood - Preschool for All Expansion STATE; Early Childhood - Block Grant

Title

FY27 480-10-3703 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Preschool for All Expansion STATE

Description

To implement and sustain high-quality preschool programs that reach and serve 3 to 5-year-old children in high-need communities and include a full school day of instruction and comprehensive services in the areas of medical, dental and mental health. This includes targeted supports around family engagement, instructional practices and positive behavioral and social-emotional development, including a family educator, instructional leader, and mental health consultation.

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/f020f495-9bdd-4f91-9bc8-921c4e80efec

Is Published

Yes Funding Information

Opportunity Funding

$72,023,833.00

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

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Topic areas: Education and Training, Social Innovation and Community Development, 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 480-10-3703 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Preschool for All Expansion STATE is administered by DEC (480) (DEC), listed via DEC (480).