The Kindergarten Transition Program Grant is a competitive, one-time planning and implementation grant opportunity for North Dakota school districts. North Dakota Health and Human Services established this grant to support school districts in creating a unique kindergarten transition program. These programs will serve North Dakota’s children and families the year before they enter kindergarten in their communities.
Grant funding and eligibility
All North Dakota school districts providing kindergarten services are eligible to apply. Awardees will receive a one-time grant of up to $10,000 to support guided design and implementation of a kindergarten transition program that meets the district’s community needs.
Grant funds will support the plan and arrangement for quality kindergarten transition experiences, including costs for staffing, curriculum/resources, training, equipment, and supplies.
Applications will be accepted Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024-Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 at 3 p.m. CT
Program overview and guidance
A well-designed and executed kindergarten transition program not only ensures a smooth start for children but also supports families, community partners, and educators in facilitating this stage of early learning.
An awardee’s final kindergarten transition program plan must include:
- A research-based framework as the anchor/guide for the kindergarten transition program.
- A minimum of four family-child engagement sessions that build upon one another in the implementation of the kindergarten transition program.
- Family engagement components with opportunities for both the child and the adult(s) to interact and experience developmentally appropriate activities relevant to kindergarten success.
- Sessions for adults to learn information important to a successful transition to kindergarten
Awardees will participate in the virtual ND Kindergarten Transition Community of Learners sessions as well as receive three individual virtual consultation meetings to assist in developing the key component areas of a well-designed kindergarten transition plan. The consultant and districts will utilize the Planning and Implementation Worksheet in North Dakota’s Comprehensive Kindergarten Transition Plan Guide as a framework.
Grant Q&A
Join us for a live Kindergarten Transition Program Grant Q&A on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. CT.
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Information, requirements and application
- 2024-2025 Kindergarten Transition Program Grant application requirements and instructions for submission
- Kindergarten Transition Program Grant Application
Questions about the Kindergarten Transition Program Grant? Contact Us.
Health and Human Services
Early Childhood
600 E. Blvd. Ave., Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
Phone: (701) 328-2115
Toll-Free: (800) 997-8516
Relay ND TTY: 711
Email: dhsec@nd.gov