Federal Grant Award Summary

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services received a $30.08 million Formula Grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care, under the Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund (CFDA 93.596), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This funding supports the delivery of child care services to low-income families across Oklahoma, enabling eligible families to access affordable, quality child care while parents work or pursue education and training opportunities. The award represents Oklahoma's share of mandatory and matching formula grant funds, which are not subject to annual appropriations and are authorized under Section 418 of the Social Security Act.

Under this program, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services administers child care subsidies and related services through a network of sub-recipient community organizations, non-profit entities, and local agencies throughout the state. The funding supports the core objectives of improving child care affordability, enhancing service quality, and promoting child development. The state agency is required to develop and maintain a three-year Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) plan in compliance with federal requirements, establish a sliding fee scale for services, maintain payment rate certifications, and coordinate service delivery with other federal, state, and local child care and early childhood development programs.