Grant Funding

Grant Funding Opportunities

Past Grant Funding Opportunities

Through the Preschool Development Grant, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) are currently offering grant funds for activities that expand current best practices and target specific high-need communities and populations. Read more about past grant opportunities below.

Opportunities

Resources

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Through the Preschool Development Grant, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) are currently offering the below resources and opportunities.

COVID-19 Resources for Parents

Visit the DCF Child Care Fall 2021 School Year Guidance page for COVID-19 parent resources.

WIDA Early Years - PDG Partner

WIDA Early Years

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WIDA Early Years has taken an active stance in recent months to promote free resources that are more relevant than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, including:

A visual resource in English, Spanish, Arabic and Simplified Chinese to promote the use of home languages among family members.

Wisconsin Registry - PDG Partner

Wisconsin Registry

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The Wisconsin Registry’s mission is to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to career development, promote member’s professional growth and contribute to workforce data and research. Membership with the Wisconsin Registry is a requirement of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.

PDG funds will be used to: