Preschool for All (PFA)
The Preschool for All (PFA) program, funded by the Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG), provides funds for school and community-based preschool for children ages 3 to 5 (prior to kindergarten). The goal is to provide at least 12.5 hours weekly of high-quality preschool, including comprehensive developmental screening, licensed teachers, and a standards-aligned curriculum, with a focus on serving children who experience risk factors, including those from low-income families. Offered by Illinois State Board of Education.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Award amount
- Not specified by funder
- Deadline
- Rolling / not specified
- Geography
- Illinois
- Categories
- Education
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
The Preschool for All (PFA) program, funded by the Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG), provides funds for school and community-based preschool for children ages 3 to 5 (prior to kindergarten). The goal is to provide at least 12.5 hours weekly of high-quality preschool, including comprehensive developmental screening, licensed teachers, and a standards-aligned curriculum, with a focus on serving children who experience risk factors, including those from low-income families.
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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