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The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released its Fiscal Year 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Early Childhood Block Grant:
Priority consideration will be given to applicants proposing to serve identified preschool deserts to fill critical gaps in underserved areas across the state. Download the list of preschool deserts.
This application is open to a wide range of programs with experience providing educational, health, social and/or child development services to young children and their families. Family Child Care homes are eligible to apply in joint applications with an administrative agent from a Local Education Agency (LEA) or another applicant.
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Additional Supports for the FY 2024 RFP Process
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ISBE will host technical assistance webinars on May 8, and May 23 at 10 a.m. CT. Register for a technical assistance session.
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Our previous email stated Birth to Five regional councils would be available to provide grant writing assistance. ISBE has provided updated information on their website: The Birth to Five Illinois Regional Team is available throughout the application window to assist with accessing and understanding data; connecting applicants to grant-writing support where possible; and assisting community-based providers, such as family child care homes, with identifying opportunities for collaboration and partners to apply for funding. Reach out to your local council.
Questions should be directed to the Early Childhood Division of ISBE at (217) 524-4835 or emailed to [email protected].
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