The primary purpose of the Renewal Grant is birth though five early care and education systems-building and improvement. These awards will fund state and territories to conduct and/or update a comprehensive statewide birth through five needs assessment and related strategic plan to identify and address opportunities to strengthen early childhood programs in a mixed delivery system. Funds are also used to support the development and mental health of the birth through five early care and education workforce, leading to the improvement of early care and education (ECE) program quality and seamless learning experiences from birth into kindergarten.