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Funding and Other Resources

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) provides resources for child care and early learning programs that make a commitment to improve the quality of services they provide. Below are opportunities supported by the Department of Early Care and Learning Funds through competitive grants (RFA/RFP), or program applications to support these improvement efforts. Complete details for each opportunity, including information about key deadlines and dates, applicant eligibility, award amount, and monitoring and accountability expectations, can be found in each application.

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Funding Opportunities
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  • To Apply for the 2Gen Innovation Grant for Student Parent Success
  • To Apply for the 2Gen Community Literacy Grant
  • To Apply for the Community Transformation Grant
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