Child Care Access Means Parents in School
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 84.335 (USAspending.gov).
- Florida State University $5,413,600
- The University Of Central Florida Board Of Trustees $4,899,240
- Texas State University $4,746,330
- Michigan State University $4,387,388
- University Of New Mexico $4,018,368
- Austin Community College District $4,000,000
- The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley $3,991,988
- The Regents Of The University Of California $3,823,196
- Utah Valley University $3,744,476
- University Enterprises Corporation At Csusb $3,673,812
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
- Other
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
- University Higher Education
Low-income student parents enrolled in postsecondary programs will benefit.
How to Apply
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
Description
The program makes competitive grants for a period of 4 years to institutions of higher education, with a priority for child care programs that (1) leverage significant local or institutional resources and (2) utilize a sliding fee scale. Institutions may use the funding to establish or support a campus-based child care program primarily serving the needs of students from low-income backgrounds enrolled at the institution. Grants may also be used to provide before- and after-class and other student support services to the extent necessary to enable low-income students enrolled at the institution of higher education to pursue postsecondary education.
Mission Categories
Primary: Higher Education
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
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