FY27 480-10-3704 Early Childhood Block Grant: Early Childhood-PFA/PFAE Training and Technical Assistance

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FY27 480-10-3704 Early Childhood Block Grant: Early Childhood-PFA/PFAE Training and Technical Assistance

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CSFA Number

480-10-3704

CSFA Popular Name

Early Childhood-PFA/PFAE Training and Technical Assistance; Early Childhood - Block Grant

Title

FY27 480-10-3704 Early Childhood Block Grant: Early Childhood-PFA/PFAE Training and Technical Assistance

Description

To fund a qualified applicant to provide comprehensive professional learning opportunities that support best practices in Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion grant-funded programs, to include trainings, webinars, program supports, professional learning communities, coaching, resources, technical assistance, and other services as determined by ISBE.

Awarding Agency Name

Early Childhood

Agency Contact Name

Jenny Metcalf

Agency Contact Phone

217/524-4835

Agency Contact Email

jmetcalf@isbe.net

Program

ECBG

Posted Date

4/1/2026

Announcement Type

Renewal

Public Link

https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/01d84a13-c4e7-4499-9766-d7da8183e6f3

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

No Eligibility Information

Eligibility Type

Public

Applicant Eligibility Information

Continuation Applications Only

University laboratory schools approved under 23 Ill. Adm. Code 452 (Public University Laboratory Schools), area vocational centers, regional offices of education, intermediate service centers and not-for-profit entities with the expertise and demonstrated experience in early childhood learning and development necessary to deliver professional development or develop web-based resources

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 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 480-10-3704 Early Childhood Block Grant: Early Childhood-PFA/PFAE Training and Technical Assistance is administered by DEC (480) (DEC), listed via DEC (480).