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General Child Care and Development (Alternative Payment) is a grant from the California Department of Social Services that provides continued funding for child care and development contractors operating state-approved programs.
Administered through the CDSS Child Care and Development Division, this annual continued funding application supports a range of program types including General Child Care and Development Programs (CCTR), California Alternative Payment Programs (CAPP), Family Child Care Home Education Networks, Migrant Child Care programs, and Resource and Referral Programs.
Beginning in FY 2026-27, the application is upgraded to the Continued and Expansion Funding Application (CEFA), allowing existing CCTR contractors to express interest in expansion funding. Awards typically range from $25,000 to $500,000.
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Continued Funding Application 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 Continued Funding Application Continued and Expansion Funding Application (CEFA) On an annual basis, contractors for the program types shown below are required to submit an application for continued funding to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child Care and Development Division.
Beginning with the FY 2026-27 application, the Continued Funding Application (CFA) will be upgraded to the Continued and Expansion Funding Application (CEFA). This new application includes an Interest in Expansion section for existing General Child Care and Development Program (CCTR) contractors to express interest in expansion funding, subject to availability .
General Child Care and Development Programs (CCTR) California Family Child Care Home Education Networks (CFCC) Programs for Children with Severe Disabilities (CHAN) Migrant Child Care and Development Programs (CMIG) Migrant Child Care Alternative Payment Programs (CMAP) California Alternative Payment Programs (CAPP) Resource and Referral Programs (CRRP) Please note that applications seeking to continue their California State Preschool Program must consult with the California Department of Education.
Continued and Expansion Funding Application Fiscal Year 2026-27 Accessibility Certification   Notice on Collection  
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, county welfare departments, resource and referral agencies in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
General Child Care and Development (Alternative Payment) 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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