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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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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  
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, county welfare departments, resource and referral agencies in California Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $25,000 - $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.