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Final FY 2018 CCDF Allocations (Including Redistributed Funds)

This Program Instruction (PI) transmits the revised state/territory Plan Preprint (ACF-118) for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program for the Fiscal Year 2019-2021 triennium, and provides guidance for submitting the Plan. This Plan is required by section 658E of the CCDBG Act.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 provides funding for multiple Federal agencies through the end of Federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018. This law (Public Law 115-141) continues funding for early care and education programs as summarized below. The Act provides funding for Discretionary programs requiring annual appropriations.

APPENDIX B: Emergency Preparedness and Response Resources for Child Care

This IM provides guidance to state, territorial, and tribal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Lead Agencies regarding the flexibility in spending CCDF funds in response to federal or state declared emergency situations.

Criminal background check requirements is a focus topic for the National Center on Subsidy Innovation and Accountability. These comprehensive resources are available to break down the requirements into easier to understand language.

FY 2017 CCDF Final Tribal Allocations

FY 2016 CCDF State Expenditure Data

The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan serves as states’ application for CCDF funds by providing a description of, and assurance about, the grantee’s child care program and all services available to eligible families. States and territories are required to post their submitted and final approved Plans, any Plan amendments, and any approved waivers on a publicly available website (45 CFR 98.14(d)).

ACF-800 Reporting Guide