Child Care & Development Fund (CCDF)
Run by U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services, a federal agency
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.
- Award
- Subsidized care, varies by state
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services
- Federal
Who it's for
- Low to moderate income
- Child under 13
- Parent working, in school, or in training
- US citizen or eligible non-citizen
U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services 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.govOpens in a new tab. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.
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. Dept of Health & Human Services decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.