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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.
ABC Kids Preschool and Childcare Angela Preschool and Kindergarten - BCT Xu Inc* Angela Preschool and Kindergarten - MYECCC Corp* Around the Korner Center for School Age Enrichment Basset Unified School District Because Children Matter, LLC Bellevue Union School District Bermuda Dunes Learning Center Inc BJ Jordan Child Care Programs, Inc Briana Esquivel BAE Education Center Buds and Blossoms Preschool California Children's Academy Child Development Consortium of Los Angeles, Inc Children Today, A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Chinatown Community Children's Center Chino Montessori School, Inc Circle of Friends Child Development Center, LLC City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Coastside Child Development Center Colusa County Office of Education Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc Contra Costa College - Early Childhood Lab School Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department CSU California State University, Stanislaus De Anza Community College District Del Norte Unified School District Drew Child Development Corporation Inc Early Childhood Discovery Centers Inc Easter Seals Southern California, Inc Escondido Community Child Development Center Inc Girls Club of Los Angeles Healdsburg Unified School District Heritage Montessori School Jan Peterson Child Day Care Center Joy's Children's Learning Center Inc June Regis A PLACE 2 GROW CARE & EDUCATION SYSTEM INC Laura's Barn Preschool and Child Care Center Life Source International Charter Schools Little Scholar's Academy LLC Long Beach Unified School District Los Angeles County Office of Education Martinez Early Childhood Center, Inc Merced Community College District Merced County Superintendent of Schools Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Modesto City Elementary School District Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Mt.
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According to the current listing, 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $1,000,000+. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Grants is funded by California Department of Social Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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