Block Grant 2501MTCCDD

This $13,726,710 Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDF, CFDA 93.575) award, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families, supports the State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in delivering essential child care services to low-income families across the state. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. Key services provided through this block grant include child care subsidies, quality improvement initiatives, workforce development programs, and research on child care policies and practices. DPHHS sub-awards portions of the grant to local health departments, tribal organizations, non-profits, and community action agencies to implement these services at the community level throughout Montana.