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Page shows a closed FY 2021-22 General Child Care and Development (CCTR) grant cycle — application closed September 2022. This URL appears to have been updated to show this historical result rather than a current open solicitation.
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Grants is a grant from the California Department of Social Services funding providers of general child care and development services for children from birth to school age. The FY 2021-22 cycle distributed approximately $207 million for full-day, full-year child care services in California. Funds were available to both Local Educational Agency (LEA) and non-LEA applicants.
The program is administered by the Child Care and Development Division (CCDD). While the FY 2021-22 application is now closed, CDSS regularly issues new Requests for Applications for ongoing child care program funding. Eligible applicants include licensed child care centers and family child care providers.
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Department of Social Services CDSS website will be unavailable for a Scheduled Maintenance from Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 10PM (PDT) through Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 2AM (PDT). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Child Care and Development Contractor Resources Request for Applications General Child Care and Development (CCTR) FY 2021-22 PLEASE NOTE: This application is now closed.
Awardees were notified of their final award status in September 2022. The award results for this application are located in the Award Results section of this web page.
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) administered applications for approximately $207 million General Child Care and Development (CCTR) program funds to provide direct services for California children from birth to age three and for children that are school-age.
Funds were available for both Local Educational Agency (LEA) and non-LEA applicants to provide full-day/full-year services on or after April 1, 2022. Questions: If you have any questions regarding the RFA, please submit your questions by e-mail to CCTRRFA@dss. ca.
gov . Child Care Bulletin 21-25 Additional information for contractors. Request for Applications Overview and Instructions Program Overview and Instructions for applications for FY 2021–22 CCTR RFA.
Instructional Webinar Slides (PDF) Instructional webinar for contractors for the CCTR RFA. Fiscal Forms Instructional Webinar Informational Webinar Presentation Informational webinar for General Child Care and Development (CCTR) RFA. The following table contains application forms and additional resources: Application forms for the FY 2021–22 CCTR Expansion RFA.
Required for all applicants. Full-day/Full-year Fiscal Forms (XLSX) Full-day/Full-year fiscal forms for use in the FY 2021–22 CCTR Expansion RFA. Required for all applicants.
FY 2021–22 Program Calendar (PDF) Attachment to the FY 2021–22 CCTR Expansion RFA. Required for all applicants. FY 2022–23 Program Calendar (PDF) Attachment to the FY 2022–23 CCTR Expansion RFA.
Required for all applicants. Program Staffing Plan (PDF) Attachment to the FY 2021–22 CCTR Expansion RFA. Required for all applicants.
Subcontract Certification Required for agencies with subcontractors State of California, Payee Data Record Required for non-public agencies only. Web page for the Secretary of State Required for new applicants only. Print the contractor's information page and attach to the application * These amounts are subject to change based on final contract execution.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Child care providers and organizations in California eligible for Child Care and Development Fund grants administered by the California Department of Social Services Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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California Immigration Services Funding from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) provides $50,000 to $500,000 to qualified nonprofit organizations that deliver immigration legal services, community education, and outreach to immigrants in California. Eligible applicants must be established nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to provide or support immigration-related services. This funding helps Californians navigate complex immigration processes, access legal representation, and understand their rights. Organizations working in underserved immigrant communities across the state are encouraged to apply. Applicants should monitor CDSS announcements for current Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) releases and deadlines.
California Department of Social Services - General Child Care and Development (CCTR) is sponsored by California Department of Social Services, Child Care and Development Division. State-administered program offering direct services to children birth-13 in center-based and home-based settings. Nonprofits can contract to provide licensed childcare services. Funds come from federal CCDF and state appropriations.
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Building Interfaith America Emerging Leader Grant is sponsored by Interfaith America. This grant supports emerging leaders who identify a need or opportunity in their community, propose a project to address it, and leverage the strength of interfaith cooperation to achieve their goal. It provides financial support, a network of peers, training, and development.