Child Care Disaster Relief

 

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (P.L. 117-328) provided $100 million in supplemental Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) funding for necessary expenses directly related to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. Disaster relief funds will be awarded to eligible State, Territory, and Tribal Lead Agencies for child care expenses directly related to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, including activities authorized under section 319(a) of the Public Health Service Act, occurring in calendar year 2022. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is required to distribute funding to the eligible states, territory, and tribes based on assessed need, notwithstanding the formula for allotment set forth in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act. The funds will be awarded in two phases. In phase one, $10 million has been set aside for eligible CCDF lead agencies to undertake a process of planning for implementation of activities. In phase two, approximately $90 million will be available for implementation of disaster recovery plans developed in phase one, with additional guidance and application instructions for phase two funding to be issued in FY 2024. Eligible lead agencies may initially request funds in phase one to support their planning of a larger request with funding available in phase two. Federal interest provisions do not apply to the renovation or rebuilding of privately-owned family child care homes. Funds are not available for costs that are reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or under a contract for insurance, or by self-insurance. Provisions related to the CCDF allocation formula did not apply to the use of these funds.

Active 93.489 Administration For Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services A - Formula Grants Fiscal Year 2018 NA
Fiscal Year 2019 No awards were made.
Fiscal Year 2020 Funding was awarded through grants to 20 eligible States, Territories, and Tribes in FY 2020.
Fiscal Year 2021 Funding was awarded through grants to 14 eligible States and Tribes in FY 2021.
Fiscal Year 2023 Awards will be provided.
Fiscal Year 2024 Awards are expected. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Public Law 117-328
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, as amended, 42 U.S. Code 9857 State, Territory, and Tribal Lead Agencies administering CCDF programs are eligible. 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. Funds cannot be used for costs that were reimbursed by FEMA, under a contract for insurance, or by self-insurance. Per 45 CFR ?98.84(d), cost principles (Subpart E of 45 CFR Part 75) do apply to Tribal CCDF construction/renovation at child care facilities. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. Each Recipient must designate a Lead Agency to which awards are made and that is accountable for the use of the Funds provided, the duties of which shall include developing a CCDF plan. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. ACF released specific instructions to eligible Lead Agencies interested in applying for these funds. See Program Instruction CCDF-ACF-PI-2023-2 at: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/program-instructions. Awards are made after the receipt and approval of an application by the Administration for Children and Families. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines The Administration for Children and Families will review the application for approval. Guidelines for appealing the disapproval of CCDF plans are specified in regulations (45 CFR Part 99). Not applicable. ACF released specific instructions to eligible Lead Agencies interested in applying for these funds. See Program Instruction CCDF-ACF-PI-2023-2 at: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/program-instructions. Lead Agencies administering Child Care and Development Fund programs have to use the funds for child care expenses directly related to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian occurring in calendar year 2022. Lead Agency funding requests are in the following areas: (1) construction, renovation, and alteration of child care facilities; (2) replacing materials, supplies, furnishings, vehicles, and equipment; (3) other child care supply building; (4) mental health consultation; (5) quality improvement activities; and (6) direct services. Federal interest provisions did not apply to the renovation or rebuilding of privately-owned family child care homes. ACF shall not retain Federal interest after a period of 10 years in any facility renovated, repaired, or rebuilt with these funds. Performance Reports: Performance monitoring is in accordance with 45 CFR 98.90. 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F applies to this program. Additional auditing may be necessary. Lead Agencies and subrecipients must retain all CCDF records for three years from the day the Lead Agency or subrecipient submits the Financial Reports as required by the regulations at 45 CFR 98.90. The State, Tribe, and Territory must retain all records pertinent to the construction or renovation of a facility for a period equal to the period of the recipient's use of the facility plus three years, or for three years after the State, Tribe, and Territory makes final payment and all pending matters (including any ongoing audits, claims, or litigation) are completed or closed, whichever is later. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Awards will be made to Lead Agencies with approved CCDF plans. Planning awards will be made in FY 2023. Lead agencies will have three additional years after the year of award to obligate the funds, until September 30, 2026. Lead agencies will have one additional year to liquidate the funds, until September 30, 2027. Remaining funds for phase two will be awarded in FY 2024; lead agencies will have three additional years after the date of the award to obligate these funds, until FY 2027, with an additional year to liquidate the funds, until FY 2028. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. None/Not specified. Julie Poppe
Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC 20201 USA
Julie.Poppe@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: 202-401-4795 https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ 75-1515-0-1-609 (Formula Grants) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $10,000,000.00; FY 24 est $90,000,000.00; FY 21$914,687.00; FY 20$29,085,313.00; FY 19$0.00; FY 18$0.00; - The range of awards under the Child Care Disaster Relief Fund in FY 2022 is $0. The average award is $0. Awards will be provided for FY 2023. 45 CFR Parts 98 and 99. Additional policy guidance can be found at: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/resource-library. Not applicable.