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PRESS RELEASE: Birth to Five Illinois Partners on Child Care Provider Grant Opportunity
Birth to Five Illinois is pleased to partner with Will County on the “Elevate Will County – Child Care Provider Grant”.
Gov. Pritzker Highlights Childcare Efforts in Villa Park, Champaign
Gov. Pritzker highlights FY24 Birth to Five Illinois Grants expanding access for families across Illinois!
FY24 Grant Awardee Announcement Coverage
Click in to see the coverage following the announcement of our FY24 grant awardees!
PRESS RELEASE: Birth to Five Illinois Awards Additional $3.1 Million in Grants
Announcing an additional $3.1 million awarded to support the work of new and existing Early Childhood Collaborations across Illinois!
FY2024 Grant Announcement Coverage
Announcing new Birth to Five Illinois Grants! Click in to see our coverage.
PRESS RELEASE: Birth to Five Illinois Announces $600,000 in New Local Grants Available
Announcing $600,000 in new local grants for new and/or existing Local Early Childhood Collaborations.
Free Developmental Check-ups for Kids in Champaign County
Free developmental check-ups throughout Champaign County for children ages birth to five during the month of April!
Early Childhood Grant Aims to Seamlessly Pair Families with Resources
ROE26 is using what officials call a “dream come true” grant to make connecting in-need families to social services more efficiently.
Planning Grants Coverage
The Birth to Five Illinois Planning Grants are meant to fund the establishment of new Early Childhood Collaborations in areas of the State that do not currently have them. Through these grants, we hope to encourage a systems-level approach to improving Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC).
PRESS RELEASE: Birth to Five Illinois Awards $575,000 in Planning Grants
The Planning Grants will reach 9 groups and 22 counties across the State.
PRESS RELEASE: Birth to Five Illinois Awards $2.5 Million in Implementation Grants
The Implementation Grants will reach 20 groups and 35 counties across the State.
Birth to Five Plans Early Child Care Help
“Coming together… with systems-thinking approaches to identify early childhood issues, root causes and solutions.”
Birth to Five Illinois Grants to Local Early Childhood Collaborations
The grant application will be available in June 2022. To stay informed about this and other Birth to Five Illinois news, sign up for our newsletter in English.