Ccdx-2026 - child care disaster relief funds

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded $3,871,815 to the Chickasaw Nation on October 1, 2025, under the Child Care Disaster Relief program (CFDA 93.489) to support child care recovery in areas affected by major disasters and emergencies declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act occurring in 2023 and 2024.

The award funds allowable child care recovery activities including 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. As the Tribal lead agency administering the Child Care and Development Fund program, the Chickasaw Nation is accountable for developing a CCDF plan and directing the use of funds toward child care recovery within its service area.

The period of performance runs through September 30, 2030, with place of performance in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This is one-time emergency disaster assistance; renewal of funding is not expected. An environmental impact assessment is required if the recipient proposes to use funds for construction or major renovation. Federal interest in any facility renovated, repaired, or rebuilt with these funds does not apply beyond ten years, and federal interest provisions do not apply to renovation or rebuilding of privately-owned family child care homes.