CalBloom Early Learning Everyday

Funding Description

The CalBloom Early Learning Everyday grant supports both special and general education teachers teaching in inclusive preschool classrooms by connecting the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) assessment to curriculum and instructional teaching practices in order to improve outcomes for children with disabilities. Local educational agencies (LEAs) will work with experts on evidence-based practices including embedded instruction and practice-based coaching in their local early childhood programs.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	The LEAs are selected based on capacity and program criteria that position them to participate in a limited-term project.
Other Eligibility Considerations	Both a letter of assurance and supplemental assurances are required.
Eligible Grade Level(s)	Not applicable
Eligible Age Level(s)	3, 4, 5

Funding

Legal Authority	Budget Item 6100-161-0890, Schedule (3); Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Code of Federal Regulations 34, Part B, Section 619; Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 84.173A
Source / Type	Federal / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2025-26
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	3326 / 8182
Total Available	$1,158,546
Recipient Amount	Varies
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	The LEAs are awarded according to their expected level of participation in the limited-term project.

Important Dates

Date Application Available	Unavailable
Due Date	Unavailable
Expected Notification Date	March 15, 2026

Additional Information

Application	Unavailable
Background	Unavailable
Fiscal	Unavailable
Other	Unavailable

Contacts

Program	Christine Krause, Education Administrator I, 916-324-4536, CKrause@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	Laci Dewater, Associate Governmental Program Analyst, 916-319-0377, ECSU@cde.ca.gov
Division	Special Education Division, 916-323-2409