Child Care Capital Program

In order to effectively address New York’s continuing need for affordable, quality child care services, the Child Care Capital Program (CCCP) was created to provide funding to assist child care providers in expanding the capacity of their programs.

The CCCP will provide reimbursement grants for the design, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, equipment, and other capital assets for existing or proposed not-for-profit child day care centers licensed pursuant to 18 NYCRR 418-1, school age child care programs registered pursuant to 18 NYCRR 414 and Article 47 permitted programs.

Important Dates:

• Application Submission Period: February 2, 2026 to March 13, 2026

• Award Announcements: No earlier than May 4, 2026

For more information, including application materials, eligibility requirements and submission deadlines, please

visit the OCFS website at NYS CCCP Information Page.