1278 Child Care Support Centers (Reissue)
🏛 New York State Office of Children and Family Services
✓ Free, no account · Source: New York SFS Grant Opportunity Portal · Last verified Oct 17, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for New York State nonprofits providing child care support services. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits serving families and children. Activities must align with early childhood education, child care access, or family support services in New York.
Geographic scope is New York State only. Organizations must demonstrate capacity to operate child care support centers or enhance existing programs. Preference may be given to applicants serving underserved communities.
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Program description
RFA 1278 Child Care Support Centers (Reissue) is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Total program funding is approximately $12,500,000. Eligible applicants: Not-For-Profit. Focus area: Education Supports, Family Supports, Government Supports. Project period: 60 Month(s). Applications are due 2026-12-14. Posted through the New York State Grant Opportunity Portal in the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Grant application form (NYS SFS system)
- Project narrative and work plan
- Budget and budget justification
- Organizational financial statements (past 2 years)
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit status documentation
- Board resolution authorizing application
- Letters of support from community partners
Program contact
- 👤 Procurement Unit
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
New York State nonprofits (501(c)(3) organizations). For-profits and organizations outside New York are not eligible.
What is the application deadline?
December 14, 2026. Applications are submitted through the New York State Grant Opportunity Portal (Statewide Financial System).
What activities are eligible for funding?
Child care support centers, family strengthening programs, early childhood education support, and related services that help increase child care access and quality.
How competitive is this funding?
Highly competitive. With $12.5 million in funding and a large population of eligible nonprofits, quality applications with demonstrated community need are essential.
What is the project duration?
Up to 60 months (5 years). Multi-year projects are supported.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Build a strong community needs assessment showing specific child care gaps your organization addresses.
- Highlight past outcomes and capacity to deliver child care support services at scale.
- Partner with local schools, child care providers, or family service agencies to strengthen your proposal.
- Include detailed budget justification and evidence of financial stability and nonprofit compliance.
- Submit well before the deadline to allow time for internal review and portal technical issues.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Lack of clear community needs data or evidence of demand for your specific services. Insufficient detail on how funding directly expands child care access or improves program quality. Weak organizational capacity or no track record serving the target population.
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