Child Care Access Means Parents in School

CFDA 84.335 Active Project Grants
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$80M FY2025
$15.1M
FY16
$15.1M
FY17
$50M
FY18
$50M
FY19
$53M
FY20
$55M
FY21
$65M
FY22
$75M
FY23
$75M
FY24*
$80M
FY25*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 84.335 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

To support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care services.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Local governments
  • Public nonprofits
  • Other public organizations
  • Private nonprofits

An institution of higher education is eligible to apply if the total amount of all Federal Pell Grant funds awarded to students enrolled at the institution of higher education for the preceding fiscal year equals or exceeds $350,000.

Beneficiaries

  • 11
  • 23
  • 24
  • 61
  • 68

Low-income student parents enrolled in postsecondary programs will benefit.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

Instructions and forms concerning application procedures are available on the program website following publication of the Notice Inviting Application funding criteria in the Federal Register.

Award Procedure

Peer review panels composed of representatives from public and private higher education and child care providers having expertise in child care service are designated to review application.

Notification usually is made within 4 months of the deadline for submission of applications.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funds must be used to support or establish child care programs serving low-income students enrolled in postsecondary education. Funds may be used to provide before or after school services to the extent necessary to allow students to pursue a postsecondary career. No funds from grants may be used for construction other than minor renovations to meet State or local health or safety needs.

Matching Requirements

The grant amount awarded to an institution shall not exceed one percent of the total amount of all Federal Pell Grant funds awarded to students enrolled at the institution of higher education for the preceding fiscal year.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Harold Wells
(202) 453-6131
Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Higher Education Programs, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2024-11-11. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-06-02 02:43:04.