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Kansas Early Childhood Block Grant
Learn how the Early Childhood Block Grant supports birth-to-kindergarten programs, explore classroom products, and get personalized support from Discount School Supply.
get project supportabout the Early Childhood Block Grant
The Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund administers the Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG) to provide high-quality early care and education for children from birth to kindergarten entry and their families, targeting outcomes in Healthy Development, Early Learning and Strong Families. ECBG is supplemental funding intended to fill gaps, funded through the Children's Initiative Fund. The SFY27 grant year runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Discount School Supply can help grantees plan classroom and family-engagement purchases.
what can ECBG funds purchase?
Purchases must align with your approved ECBG application and budget. Because ECBG is supplemental, programs must show they are investing other available resources first. Confirm specific items with the Children's Cabinet before ordering.
classroom & family engagement products for Kansas ECBG programs
Support kindergarten readiness with durable furniture, learning materials and family engagement resources that may fit your approved ECBG budget.
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Discount School Supply can help Kansas ECBG grantees stretch supplemental dollars with everyday low prices and itemized quotes for grant documentation.
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frequently asked questions
What is the Kansas Early Childhood Block Grant?
The ECBG, administered by the Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund, provides high-quality early care and education services for children from birth to kindergarten entry and their families, with outcomes focused on Healthy Development, Early Learning and Strong Families.
What is the SFY27 ECBG grant period?
The state fiscal year 2027 ECBG grant period runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The SFY27 competition has closed.
Is ECBG primary or supplemental funding?
ECBG is intended to provide supplemental funding to fill gaps. Applicants must demonstrate they are investing other available financial resources and community support before requesting ECBG funds.
How is the Kansas ECBG funded?
ECBG is funded through the Children's Initiative Fund, which the Children's Cabinet reports originated from Kansas' participation in the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. About $23.7 million was budgeted for ECBG in FY2025 and FY2026.
Source: https://kschildrenscabinet.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/KCCTF-Meeting-PPT-Jun-6-2025.pdf
How are ECBG outcomes measured?
Grantees report on the Common Measures, which track children's academic and life skills and caregivers' parenting skills, with results reflected in an annual evaluation.
Does DSS ship to Kansas early childhood programs?
Yes. Discount School Supply ships across Kansas and can prepare itemized quotes for ECBG grant records.
What products does DSS offer for Kansas ECBG classrooms?
Discount School Supply offers classroom furniture, storage, infant and toddler equipment, language and literacy materials, STEM manipulatives and social-emotional resources for programs serving birth to kindergarten entry. Confirm purchases align with your approved ECBG application and budget.
Does DSS offer resources that support kindergarten readiness?
Yes. DSS carries early literacy, math, fine motor and social-emotional learning materials that support school readiness goals like those measured by ECBG's Common Measures.
Can DSS help stretch supplemental ECBG dollars?
Discount School Supply offers everyday low prices, sale and clearance options, and rep-built quotes to help programs get more from supplemental funding.
Can DSS provide itemized documentation for grant reporting?
Yes. DSS provides itemized quotes and invoices to help grantees document purchases for their records.
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