Ccdx-2026 - child care disaster relief funds

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded $19.341 million to Human Services Vermont Agency Of on October 1, 2025, under the Child Care Disaster Relief program (CFDA 93.489). The award funds child care recovery in Vermont areas affected by major disasters and emergencies declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, with eligible uses including construction, renovation, and alteration of child care facilities; replacement of materials, supplies, furnishings, vehicles, and equipment; mental health consultation; quality improvement activities; and direct child care services. The award period runs through September 30, 2030. Performance occurs in Vermont. Human Services Vermont Agency Of, a state government entity headquartered in Waterbury, administers the CCDF program at the state level and serves as the designated lead agency accountable for the use of funds, plan development, and sub-award distribution to child care providers and community organizations across the state. The funding is one-time emergency disaster assistance; renewal is not expected. ACF retains no federal interest in facilities renovated, repaired, or rebuilt with these funds after ten years, except that federal interest provisions do not apply to renovation or rebuilding of privately-owned family child care homes.