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NC Child Care Subsidy Program

Run by NC Division of Child Development & Early Education, a state agency

NC subsidizes childcare costs for working families and those in job training. Recent expansions raised income eligibility to 200% FPL for infant/toddler care.

Award
Subsidized childcare, $8,000–$20,000/year value
Deadline
Rolling, apply through local DSS
Run by
NC Division of Child Development & Early Education
State

Who it's for

  • NC working parent or in training/school
  • Child under 13
  • Income ≤200% FPL (infants/toddlers) or ≤75% state median

NC Division of Child Development & Early Education 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 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov

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NC Child Care Subsidy Program is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. NC Division of Child Development & Early Education decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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