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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
www.education.state.pa.us/pde
GRANT/PROGRAM
Early Childhood Education
Head Start State Supplemental – State investment to supplement
federal Head Start funding so that the successful program
can reach more families.
PA Pre-K Counts – Funds are available to child care programs
participating in Keystone Stars at a Star 3 or higher, Licensed
Nursery Schools, Head Start programs, and school districts to
provide early learning opportunities to children ages three and
four. A priority of this program will be on children who are at
risk of future academic failure. Priority in funding is granted to
approved providers that received grant funds in the immediately
preceding school year and have met the program standards.
Early Intervention – A 12-month program that provides early
intervention/special education to all eligible young children 3-5
with disabilities and/or developmental delays.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 619
– Supplemental program for students with disabilities and/or
developmental delays ages 3 through 5 enrolled in programs of
early intervention special education.
CONTACT INFO/DEADLINE
Annual renewals in April, limited to Federal
Head Start Programs.
Contact – Office of Child Development and
Early Learning at (717) 346-9327
Application Deadline – Letter of intent due
December; Grant Application due January/
February
Contact – Office of Child Development and
Early Learning at (717) 346-9327
Application Deadline – July 1, prior to each
school year. Funds must be used for education
of preschool children with disabilities or
developmental delays.
Contact – Office of Child Development and
Early Learning at (717) 346-9320
Application Deadline – July 1, prior to each
school year. Funds may not be used to supplant
state or local funds in the aggregate.
Funds may not be used to pay for such costs
as tuition, transportation or construction.
Contact – Office of Child Development and
Early Learning at (717) 346-9320
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENTS
Food and Nutrition
After School Snack Program – This is an entitlement program
that provides federal reimbursements for snacks served
that meet meal pattern requirements. A National School Lunch
Program participant must operate the program. Sponsor must
provide care in an after-school setting that includes regularly
scheduled education or enrichment activities in organized,
structured and supervised environments.
Application Deadline – Anytime during
school year. Funds may not be used for construction
or land/building purchases. Sponsors
may not have more than three months
operating costs on hand.
Contact – Bureau of Budget & Fiscal Management,
Division of Food & Nutrition at
1-800-331-0129
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