Open now. The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is accepting applications for the FY27-FY29 Early Education Program (EEP) Grant. The current DEED funding page lists the application deadline as September 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the page does not specify a time zone, so applicants should confirm the controlling submission-time convention before filing.
The EEP Grant supports Alaska school districts that are developing or improving classroom-based preschool programs and working toward the Alaska Early Education Program Standards and eligibility to count preschool students for formula funding. DEED’s FY2027 comparison guidance identifies $3,000,000 in total EEP funding for the July 1, 2026-June 30, 2029 grant cycle.
Eligible applicants: Alaska school districts that are not already approved to count preschool students for 0.5 ADM, have not previously received an Early Education Program Grant, and have completed the required consultation with local and Tribal Head Start programs within district boundaries. The current DEED application page identifies RFA 05-26-034 and links the application and required support materials.
Atlas Opportunity Score: 58/100. This is a legitimate, currently open statewide education opportunity with meaningful total funding and a clear district applicant universe. Its purpose is early-learning program development rather than school health, telehealth, clinical care or healthcare technology.
N9+ Direct Vendor Fit: 5/100. No direct Dr. Miltie vendor path is established by the verified materials reviewed. Atlas does not recommend N9+ capture or applicant outreach unless the controlling RFA separately confirms an allowable health-services or technology use that is not apparent from the public program summary.
Official source: Alaska DEED Program Funding Options. Applicants should use the current DEED application materials and verify any later amendments before submission.