FY27 480-20-3706 Child Care Resource and Referral Program - Child Care Assistance Program

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FY27 480-20-3706 Child Care Resource and Referral Program - Child Care Assistance Program

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CSFA Number

480-20-3706

CSFA Popular Name

Child Care Resource and Referral Program

Title

FY27 480-20-3706 Child Care Resource and Referral Program - Child Care Assistance Program

Description

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies are hubs for coordination of diverse child care activities in each regional community of Illinois. CCR&R agencies are permanent, local adaptable structures through which public and private groups can work together to enhance the accessibility, improve the quality and increase the availability of affordable child care.

Awarding Agency Name

Early Childhood

Agency Contact Name

Tiffany Smith

Agency Contact Phone

312-310-3544

Agency Contact Email

Tiffany. Smith2@illinois.gov

Program

Child Care

Posted Date

4/1/2026

Announcement Type

Renewal

Assistance Listings Number

93.596

Public Link

https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/3566ef6e-3054-40ec-84e0-618083f32c5e

Is Published

Yes Funding Information

Opportunity Funding

$56,398,440.00

Funding Sources

Federal Or Federal Pass Through Award Information

Award Start Date

7/1/2026

Award End Date

6/30/2027

Award Type

Non Competitive Submission Information

Submission Open Date

4/1/2026 6:00 AM (CDT)

Allow Multiple Applications

No Eligibility Information

Eligibility Type

Public

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit Organizations

Applicant Eligibility Information

Continuation Applications Only

Agency has qualified under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) 3 and/or 511 and serves as their own fiscal agent or the CCR&R’s parent agency has a 501 (c) 3 status and serves as the CCR&R’s fiscal agent.

Access to computerized systems provided by the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) to verify eligibility information, enter payments, monitor training, and licensing status are mandatory to successful contract fulfillment. Contracted agencies must have high speed Internet access to work with IDEC web-based computerized systems. Minimum hardware requirements include computers, printers, scanners and copiers. Software requirements include Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Professional. Although various computer Operating Systems may work with IDEC systems, agencies must have an operating system that can interface with Internet Explorer 8 or above (IE8). IDEC only approves access using Internet Explorer. Other browsers that IDEC does not support may have technical difficulties. Agencies must secure an approval from the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) on their Security and Privacy Controls Questionnaire (SPCQ) prior to obtaining eligibility systems access.

Beneficiary Eligibility Information

N/A

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Topic areas: Social Innovation and Community Development, Education and Training, Public Policy and Governance.

Funding amount

This grant provides Up to $31.9M in funding, up to $31.9M per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Sep 30, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

FY27 480-20-3706 Child Care Resource and Referral Program - Child Care Assistance Program is administered by DEC (480) (DEC), listed via DEC (480).