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Grant Opportunity ID
Non-Gateway
Agency
State Education Department
Grant Opportunity
2023-2024 Universal Prekindergarten Expansion Grant (Round 2)
Contact Name
Office of Early Learning School Year 2023-2024 Universal Prekindergarten Ex
Contact Email
PREKRFP@nysed.gov
Solicitation Profile
Legislative Authority and Purpose of Grant Funds
Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2022 appropriates $25 million for additional prekindergarten grants for school districts to establish New Full-Day and Half Day to Full-Day prekindergarten placements for four-year-old students in accordance with applicable provisions in Education Law Section 3602-ee governing Statewide Universal Full-Day Prekindergarten (§3602-ee).

Purpose of Grant
The purpose of the Universal Prekindergarten Expansion Grant for New FullDay and Half-Day to Full-Day Placements for Four-Year-Old Students is for New York State school districts in 2023-2024 to increase the availability of directly and collaboratively implemented prekindergarten programming aligned with applicable New York State Learning Standards along with relevant Education Law §3602-ee requirements. In addition to addressing student and community need, proposals must demonstrate innovation and high quality.
 
 
Full Announcement Details
Applications Due (Date / Time)
February 17, 2023 / 05:00 PM ET
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
Anticipated Award Date
Anticipated Initial Contract Length1 Years
Total Funding Available
Anticipated Amount of Award(s)
NarrativeThe New York State Education Department will award up to $25 million to fund grants for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years: • In round one, NYSED awarded $11,692,890 of the $25 Million. • For round two, applicants will be eligible for the remaining $13,307,110. For purposes of this grant, no school district shall receive an award of more than ten percent (10%) of the total grant funds ($25 million).
Letter of Intent--Select--
Letter of Intent Due
Narrative
Questions Due DateFriday, January 27, 2023
Questions and Answers NarrativeAll questions must be submitted via E-Mail to PREKRFP@nysed.gov by close of business January 27, 2023. A complete list of all Questions and Answers will be posted to NYSED Funding Opportunity Web Page no later than February 3, 2023.
Questions and Answers Posting TypeLink
Questions and Answers Posting Date2/3/2023 12:00:00 AM
Questions and Answers Link or UploadClick here
Eligible ApplicantsGovernmental Entity
Target Population(s)
Service Area(s) Education Supports
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