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CFDA 93.489  ·  retired  ·  Funded this fiscal year

Child Care Disaster Relief

ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES  ·  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF  ·  Program page ↗

Objective

Child care disaster relief funds are used for child care recovery to state, territory, and Tribal lead agencies administering the CCDF program in areas affected by major disasters and emergencies. Funds will be awarded in FY 2026 for necessary expenses directly related to the consequences of major disasters and emergencies occurring in 2023 and 2024. In addition, in FY 2023 and FY 2024, funds were awarded for implementation of disaster recovery efforts in areas impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.

Who Can Apply

  • U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
  • U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
  • Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government

For FY 2026 funding: State, territory, and Tribal lead agencies administering the CCDF program in areas impacted by major disasters and emergencies declared pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) occurring in 2023 and 2024 . For FY 2023-2024 funding: State, territory, and Tribal lead agencies administering the CCDF program in areas affected by Hurricanes Fiona or Ian in which a major disaster or emergency has been declared under section 401 or 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170 and 5191).

Who Benefits

  • Infant and Toddler (0-3)
  • Young Child (4-9)
  • Pre-Teen (10-12)

If funds are used for child care subsidies, eligible beneficiaries are children under age 13 (or, at the option of the recipient, up to age 19, if physically or mentally incapable of self-care or under court supervision), who (1) reside with a family whose income does not exceed 85% of State median income for a family of the same size, and (2) who reside with a parent (or parents) who is working or attending job training or education, or who are in need of, or are receiving protective services.

Assistance Types

  • Grant
  • Grant

Program Contact

Julie.Poppe@acf.hhs.gov
202-401-4795