New Construction and Major Renovation (NCMR)
Can you apply?
This grant is for California organizations seeking funding for childcare facility construction and renovation. Eligible applicants include childcare providers, nonprofits, and public agencies operating licensed childcare programs in California. Funds support new construction, major renovations, facility replacements after disasters, and expansion of family child care homes to increase licensed childcare spaces by at least 58 spaces. Projects must result in new or expanded licensed childcare capacity.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
Key dates
- Dec 5, 2022 Applications open
- Jan 31, 2023 Application deadline
- Jul 31, 2023 Award announced
This grant is for California organizations seeking funding for childcare facility construction and renovation. Eligible applicants include childcare providers, nonprofits, and public agencies operating licensed childcare programs in California. Funds support new construction, major renovations, facility replacements after disasters, and expansion of family child care homes to increase licensed childcare spaces by at least 58 spaces. Projects must result in new or expanded licensed childcare capacity.
Program description
The California Department of Social Services has $150 million appropriated in grants for new construction and major renovation of childcare programs. Funds shall be used to make extensive alterations, structural changes, and/or major renovation to existing childcare facilities, and for construction to build new childcare spaces. The grant must be used to increase licensed spaces by 58. Renovating or building out an existing facility by adding classrooms. Constructing a brand-new center-based facility. Replacing a facility lost due to a state or federally declared disaster. Expanding Small Family Child Care Homes to Large Family Child Care Homes.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for California organizations seeking funding for childcare facility construction and renovation. Eligible applicants include childcare providers, nonprofits, and public agencies operating licensed childcare programs in California. Funds support new construction, major renovations, facility replacements after disasters, and expansion of family child care homes to increase licensed childcare spaces by at least 58 spaces. Projects must result in new or expanded licensed childcare capacity.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 monica.williams@dss.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-584-6660
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 1850 | 253 | 14% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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