Federal programChild and family

Child Care & Development Fund (CCDF)

Run by U.S. DHHS, a federal agency

Helps low-income working families pay for childcare. Each state administers its own version of this federal block grant.

Award: Subsidized childcare (up to $8,000/year value)
Deadline: Rolling
Run by: U.S. DHHS; Federal

Who it's for

Income ≤200% FPL
Child under 13
Parent working, in school, or job training

U.S. DHHS decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at childcare.gov

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Child Care & Development Fund (CCDF) is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. U.S. DHHS decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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