Early Childhood Block Grant - FY20 RFP - Live Technical Assistance Webinar

Oct 10, 2026

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Early Childhood Block Grant FY20 RFP webinar outlines eligibility, funding opportunities, and requirements for organizations seeking competitive grant programs beginning in FY20. It describes current grantees’ ability to apply for additional slots, the grant period from the execution date through June 30, 2020, and conditions for continued funding. It defines program options under PFA, PFAE, and PI, explains ECBG purpose, and details GATA pre-qualification and priority funding considerations for serving at-risk children and families.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time50 min

AccessFree to download

Current Grantees

Funding Opportunities

Purpose of ECBG

Grant Period

Who is Eligible to Apply?

GATA

Priority Consideration

Funding Priorities

Funding Information

| | | --- | | Early Childhood Block Grant
FY20 RFP
Live Technical Assistance Webinar
Carisa Hurley
Early Childhood Director AND
Early Childhood Division Principal Consultants | | | | Current Grantees
| | --- | | 􀁹 Entities who were awarded an FY19 grant may apply for additional slots under this RFP
􀁹 Applicants who do not wish to apply for additional slots do not need to apply under this RFP
􀁹 Applicants funded in the FY19 cycle are funded for 5 years, subject to appropriation
􀁹 Entities who are barred from receiving State or Federal funds as a result of being on the Stop Payment list are ineligible to apply for funds under this RFP | | | | Funding Opportunities | | --- | | 􀁹 Programs may apply for one or more funding opportunities
􀁹 PFA provides at least 12.5 hours weekly of high-quality preschool to provide children with a foundation of knowledge and skills that allows them to be successful throughout their school experience
􀁹 PFAE provides high-quality preschool programs that include a full school day of instruction and comprehensive services in the areas of medical, dental and mental health
􀁹 PI provides intensive, research-based, and comprehensive child development and family support services for expectant parents and families with children from birth to age 3 to help them build a strong foundation for learning and to prepare children for later school success | | | | Purpose of ECBG
| | --- | | 􀁹 The applicant must plan to serve a high number of children and families determined to be the most in need of the services provided by the Preschool for All program
􀁹 The program should be in a location where there isan insufficient number of other programs and services to fully serve all children and families who potentially could be at risk | | | | Grant Period
| | --- | | 􀁹 The competitive grants are for programs to implement beginning in FY 20
􀁹 The grant period will begin no sooner than July 1, 2019, and will extend from the execution date of the grant until June 30, 2020
􀁹 Funding in the three subsequent years will be contingent upon a sufficient appropriation for the program and satisfactory progress in the preceding grant period | | | | Who is Eligible to Apply?
| | --- | | 􀁹 Regional Office of Education
􀁹 Public school districts
􀁹 University laboratory schools approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
􀁹 Charter schools
􀁹 Area vocational centers
􀁹 Public or private entities with experience in providing educational, health, social and/or child development services to young children and their families | | | | GATA
| | --- | | 􀁹 The State of Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) requires applicants to complete pre-qualification requirements before applying for an FY 2020 grant
􀁹 This includes completion of the Grantee Registration and Pre-qualification process through the Illinois GATA Web Portal at
[https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/GATA/grantee/pages/](https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/GATA/grantee/pages/) | | default.aspx
􀁹 Grant applications must be submitted by the application deadline indicated in this NOFO/RFP | | | | Priority Consideration
| | --- | | 􀁹 Priority consideration shall be given to awardable proposals from entities that propose to offer services to children who reside in Tier I or Tier II district boundaries
AND
􀁹 That can document a local gap in service provision in their area | | | | Funding Priorities
| | --- | | Proposals shall be separated into the following three funding categories:
1) Proposals serving children who are at-risk from entities that propose to offer services to children who reside in Tier 1 or Tier II district boundaries and can document a local gap in service provision in their area
2) Proposals serving primarily children whose families meet income guidelines
3) All other proposals | | | |
Funding Information
| | --- | | 􀁹 Individ

FAQs

Which entities are eligible to apply for the FY20 ECBG grant?

Eligible applicants include Regional Office of Education, public school districts, approved university laboratory schools, charter schools, area vocational centers, and public or private entities with relevant experience serving young children and families.

What are the grant period dates for competitive awards under this RFP?

Programs implement beginning in FY20, with the grant period starting no sooner than July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, subject to appropriation and satisfactory progress.

What GATA requirement must applicants complete before applying?

Applicants must complete GATA pre-qualification requirements, including the Grantee Registration and Pre-qualification process through the Illinois GATA Web Portal, before submitting an FY2020 grant application.

Oct 10, 2026

Uploaded by Eliana