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

The Child Care Resource and Referral Program is a grant opportunity that aims to enhance the accessibility, improve the quality, and increase the availability of affordable child care in Illinois. The program is seeking nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to support child care resource and referral services. The eligible applicants must have a 501(c)3 status and serve as their own fiscal agent or have a parent agency with a 501(c)3 status. The applicants must also have access to computerized systems provided by the Illinois Department of Early Childhood and meet minimum hardware and software requirements. • The grant opportunity is for a renewal of a previous grant. • The funding source is federal or federal pass-through. • The opportunity funding is $56,398,440.00. • The award type is non-competitive. • The eligible applicants must have high-speed internet access and meet minimum hardware and software requirements. • The applicants must secure approval from the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) on their Security and Privacy Controls Questionnaire (SPCQ) prior to obtaining eligibility systems access.