Federal Grant Award Summary

The State of New Mexico Finance and Administration, operating as the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD), received a $8.72 million formula grant award dated October 1, 2025, through the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child Care. The award, designated as CCDF-2026 Child Care and Development Fund Mandatory & Matching (CFDA 93.596), extends through September 30, 2028, and supports the delivery of child care services to low-income families across New Mexico.

Through this funding, the ECECD administers comprehensive child care and early childhood development services designed to improve affordability and quality of child care while promoting child development. Key services include subsidizing child care costs for eligible low-income families, enhancing the quality of child care services, and delivering early childhood education programming across all regions of the state. The ECECD coordinates service delivery with local implementing agencies, child care providers, community organizations, and nonprofits to ensure vulnerable populations have access to critical infrastructure and evidence-based interventions. The formula grant funding is derived from mandatory and matching funds under Section 418 of the Social Security Act, which are not subject to annual appropriations, providing stable, ongoing support for the state's child care entitlement obligations.