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Child Care & Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Care (OCC). The Child Care and Development Block Grant provides federal funding to states to offer child care subsidies for low-income families with children under age 13.
It also allows for flexibility to improve the overall quality of child care within existing state and local systems.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States, territories, and tribal governments. Local child care providers and programs can receive funding through their state or territorial agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $8.83 billion for FY2026 (total CCDF funding with CCES is $12.38 billion). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Child Care & Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Care (OCC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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