Child Care Deserts Grant for Existing Child Care Providers (Second Round RFA #2- Expanding Child Care Businesses)

Child Care Deserts Grant for Existing Child Care Providers (Second Round RFA #2- Expanding Child Care Businesses) is sponsored by New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). This grant, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, aims to expand child care capacity in areas of New York identified as 'child care deserts.'

Existing licensed, registered, or permitted child care programs, including family day care homes, could apply to expand their capacity by meeting specific requirements like expanding hours, serving new infants/toddlers, or children with special needs. While specific application dates provided in search results have passed, it's a program that addresses the core need.