Smart Start Professional Development Incentives (PDI)
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 14, 2026
36 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Smart Start Professional Development Incentives (PDI)
Status: Applications open for 2025-2026 program year
Geographic Scope: Caswell County, North Carolina
Focus Areas: Early childhood professional development, teacher compensation support, degree completion, reducing turnover in early childhood workforce
Overview: The Smart Start Professional Development Incentives program provides financial support to early childhood professionals based on their education and experience working with young children. The program aims to reduce turnover, increase compensation, and support degree completion for Caswell County's early childhood professionals.
Eligibility:
- Lead teacher
- Teacher assistant
- Director
- Family child care home provider
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Contact Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Self-Assessment: Complete a self-assessment form to determine eligibility at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdopRU6Sm1lcDtb4RTOrHVKteyyY81P56X0BUZkl7nghPzL3A/viewform?usp=header
2. Obtain Early Educator Certification (EEC): If you don't already have EEC, apply early (January or February recommended) as it is processed through an outside agency
3. Degree Requirement: If you don't already have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, you must successfully complete one college course leading to this degree
4. Complete Application: Access the application, guidelines, and FAQ on the Professional Development Incentives page at https://www.caswellchildren.org/professional-development-incentives
5. Submit Application: Submit completed application by 5:00 pm on May 14, 2026
- Contact CCPFC to help guide you through the process and answer questions
- Phone: 336-694-1538
- Email: ccp4child@esinc.net
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