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Find similar grantsChild Care and Development Fund (CCDF) / Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The CCDF provides federal funding to states for child care subsidies for low-income families with children under age 13.
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E Coalition Child Care and Early Learning Programs Child Care & Development Block Grant Preschool Development Grants Birth Through Five Head Start & Early Head Start Additional Child and Family Initiatives Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Every Student Succeeds Act Maternal, Infant, & Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Child and Adult Care Food Program Tax Policy and Child Care Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Employer-Provided Child Care Credit - Section 45F Dependent Care Assistance Program Child Care and Early Learning Programs Child Care & Development Block Grant Child care is a necessity for working parents, yet the cost of quality care often places it out of reach for many families.
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides federal funding to states for child care subsidies for low-income families with children under age 13. Additionally, CCDBG allows for flexibility to match state and federal funds to improve the overall quality of child care within existing state and local systems. Current Funding Level: CCDBG is funded at $8.
83 billion for FY2026. Combined with the Child Care Entitlement to States (CCES) annual mandatory funding of $3. 55 billion, total Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) funding is $12.
38 billion. The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act provides federal funding to states for child care subsidies for low-income families with children under age 13. Toolkits & Talking Points Capsule Collection: Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) What is CCDBG?
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is a federal program that helps parents with low incomes afford child care while they work or attend school. … First Five Things To Know About: The Child Care Modernization Act Parents need child care options that meet their family’s unique needs and support their child’s healthy development.
Yet today, far too many working families struggle to find the affordable care … Cost Estimation Models: Increasing Child Care Stability Through More Accurate Provider Payment Rates Cost Estimation Models allow states to better align provider payment rates with the actual cost of providing quality child care.
This strengthens the workforce, enhances the quality of care children … National Poll Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for Federal Child Care Programs New national polling shows persistent voter concern about the affordability and availability of child care for working parents, alongside broad support across key demographic groups for federal child care policies … Side-by-Side Analysis: Comparison of the 2025 Child Care Modernization Act to Current Law The following is a summary of key revisions the bicameral Child Care Modernization Act would introduce to the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014.
Among other changes, … 2026: ABCs of Federal Early Learning & Child Care Funding Streams An overview of the top federal child care and early learning programs and how they are funded. FFYF Hosts Bipartisan Child Care and Early Learning Briefing on Capitol Hill FFYF was joined by providers, experts, and a bipartisan pair of Members of Congress in a briefing to highlight child care and early learning programs.
State Of Play: The Head Start NPRMs (Rules and Regulation Changes) As part of a “Child Care Reform Package” released on May 11, the Administration issued four separate policy actions: a Head Start Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Final Rule, a Temporary Assistance for Need Families (TANF) Information Memorandum, and a CCDF Dear Colleague Letter.
View All News and Resources Sign a Thank You card for Child Care Champions Email Congress: Ask Your Lawmakers to Support the Child Care Modernization Act Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact our policy team directly at mail@ffyf. org for more info.
Child Care & Early Learning Preschool Development Grants Birth Through Five Head Start & Early Head Start Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships Receive monthly updates on the latest news, policy, and actions to advance federal investment in children and their families.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, territory, and tribal governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $8.83 billion for FY2026 (CCDBG), $3.55 billion (CCES), total CCDF funding $12.38 billion. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) / Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is funded by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). This Center aims to improve the effectiveness of federal and state policies that promote the dignity of work, economic self-sufficiency, and family stability. It will support rigorous, policy-relevant research and build stronger connections between researchers and policymakers in human services programs. Activities include extramural research grants to fund timely, actionable research aligned with ACF priorities, including workforce development.
Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Discretionary Grants (HHS-2026-ACF-OFVPS-EV-0036) is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The purpose of the Culturally Specific Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program is to provide culturally specific services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, addressing emergent needs from public health concerns. Optional activities include legal advocacy, job training, employment services, and identifying secure and safe affordable temporary or permanent housing.
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