Ccdx-2026 - child care disaster relief funds

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded $19.866 million to the Department of Early Care & Learning Georgia (Bright From The Start) on October 1, 2025, under the Child Care Disaster Relief program (CFDA 93.489).

The funds support child care recovery in Georgia areas affected by major disasters and emergencies declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act that occurred in 2023 and 2024. Allowable uses include construction, renovation, and alteration of child care facilities; replacement of materials, supplies, furnishings, vehicles, and equipment; child care supply building; mental health consultation; quality improvement activities; and direct services. An environmental impact assessment is required if the recipient proposes construction or major renovation.

The award runs through September 30, 2030. Place of performance is Georgia. This funding represents one-time emergency disaster assistance; renewal is not expected. Federal interest in any renovated, repaired, or rebuilt facility lapses after 10 years, except that federal interest provisions do not apply to renovation or rebuilding of privately-owned family child care homes.

Bright From The Start, the state lead agency administering the Child Care and Development Fund program in Georgia, is accountable for developing a CCDF plan and managing the award. Compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F applies.