Child Care & Development Fund (CCDF)

Administered by U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services · childcare.gov

Helps low- and moderate-income families pay for child care while working, in school, or in job training. One of the largest federal childcare assistance programs.

Eligibility requirements

✓Low to moderate income
✓Child under 13
✓Parent working, in school, or in training
✓US citizen or eligible non-citizen

Insider tip

Apply through your state childcare agency directly. Waitlists exist in many states — apply immediately even if you don't need care yet. Eligibility can extend up to 85% of state median income.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at childcare.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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