The Office of Child Development and Care (CDC) supports low-income working families by providing access to affordable, high-quality early care and afterschool programs. To achieve this end, the office supports numerous efforts designed to assess and improve the level of quality across the spectrum of Michigan's early learning and care settings.
CCDF State Plan
Review the draft CCDF State Plan for FY25-27
Review the approved amendments to the CCDF State Plan for FY22-24
For the Summer Stabilization Grant we will release on August 9 and close on September 9. Report will be due no later than July 1, 2023 (all unspent funds returned by July 15, 2023). Award letters to be issued September 30 with payments to providers the first week of October. Follow the Summer grant page link for webinar information and grant updates as they become available.
Get information about Summer 2022 Child Care Stabilization Grant
We will release the Spring grant spending report August 2. Report will be due no later than March 1, 2023 (all unspent funds returned by March 15, 2023). Follow the Spring grant page link for webinar information.
Get information about Spring 2022 Child Care Stabilization Grant
The Department of Education is pleased to announce we are now able to process Round 6 Child Care Relief Fund applications for eligible providers that were previously not funded.
See the Child Care Relief Fund grant information here.
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is pleased to announce the release of the following Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The Office of Child Development and Care welcomes you to explore these opportunities to partner with us in this important work.
Regional Coalition Lead Grant
The MiLEAP is seeking a partner to administer Regional Coalition Grants – which will provide grant funds to strengthen local child care systems. This effort provides funding to create an oversight entity who will grant funds to 10 regional coalitions led or co-led by economic development organizations. The purpose is to increase or expand child care providers across the state, support child care providers, and assist families navigating access to child care providers.
Application Deadline
Completed applications must be submitted via email to MiLEAP-CDC-ADMIN@michigan.gov on or before 12:00 p.m. EST on August 1, 2024.
Pre-Proposal Webinar
A pre-proposal webinar will be held July 8, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. EST. To join the pre-proposal webinar, use the following link:
A copy of the PowerPoint slides from the webinar can be found here at Requests for Proposals Webinar
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Questions submitted during the webinar presentation on July 8, 2024, as well as questions submitted following the webinar via email will be compiled with answers in an FAQ. Questions submitted after July 15, 2024 at 12 p.m. EST will be not answered.
Frequently Asked Questions will be published by July 17, 2024 at 12 p.m. EST to assist with proposal completion.
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance regarding application submission will be addressed through 12:00 p.m. EST on July 26, 2024. No additional assistance will be provided after the 12:00 p.m. deadline. Questions regarding electronic application submission should be directed to the Office of Child Development and Care at MiLEAP-CDC-ADMIN@michigan.gov.
Application Forms
Form A – Notice of Intent to Apply
Form B – Grant Application Cover Page
Form C – Assurances and Certifications
Great Start to Quality Lead Grant
The MiLEAP is pleased to announce the Great Start to Quality (GSQ) Lead Grant. The purpose of this grant is to provide support for GSQ implementation, including Out of School Time (OST). The oversight entity will be responsible for system management, the GSQ website, oversight of the Great Start to Quality Resource Centers, and implementation of the Infant/Toddler Specialist Network, including leading the state level planning and implementation team. In addition, the oversight entity will facilitate a workgroup to foster coordination across programs to increase program quality and support for PreK for All.
Application Deadline
Completed applications must be submitted via email to MiLEAP-CDC-ADMIN@michigan.gov on or before 12:00 p.m. EST on August 1, 2024.
Pre-Proposal Webinar
A pre-proposal webinar will be held July 8, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. EST. To join the pre-proposal webinar, use the following link:
A copy of the PowerPoint slides from the webinar can be found here at Requests for Proposals Webinar
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Questions submitted during the webinar presentation on July 8, 2024, as well as questions submitted following the webinar via email will be compiled with answers in an FAQ. Questions submitted after July 15, 2024 at 12 p.m. EST will be not answered.
Frequently Asked Questions will be published by July 17, 2024 at 12 p.m. EST to assist with proposal completion, and will be available here soon.
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance regarding application submission will be addressed through 12:00 p.m. EST on July 26, 2024. No additional assistance will be provided after the 12:00 p.m. deadline. Questions regarding electronic application submission should be directed to the Office of Child Development and Care at MiLEAP-CDC-ADMIN@michigan.gov.
Application Forms
Form A – Notice of Intent to Apply
Form B – Grant Application Cover Page
Form C – Assurances and Certifications
Workforce
Section 32v of the School Aid Act, Public Act 103 of 2023, provides that the department “must award funding under this section to an intermediate school district or a consortium of intermediate school districts (ISDs) to serve as a fiscal agent.” The entity serving as the fiscal agent would not be eligible to receive competitive project funding pursuant to this section, nor are administrative or indirect costs eligible expenses under this section. At this time only one ISD has expressed interest in serving as the fiscal agent. Should any other ISD or consortium of ISDs be interested in serving as fiscal agent, they should contact MiLEAP at MiLEAP-CDC-ADMIN@michigan.gov by July 12, 2024.
Family Child Care Network Lead Grant
The MiLEAP is seeking a partner to administer Family Child Care Networks – which will provide grant funds to strengthen local child care systems, including home-based providers. Funding for this grant will support efforts to increase the number of licensed home-based child care programs across the state. The oversight entity will be responsible for the day to day operations of Family Child Care Networks, which will connect and support family child care programs in the delivery of essential services to improve program quality and strengthen family care homes as small businesses.
Application Deadline
Completed applications must be submitted via email to MiLEAP-CDC-ADMIN@michigan.gov on or before 12:00 p.m. EST on August 8, 2024.
Pre-Proposal Webinar
A pre-proposal webinar will be held July 8, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. EST. To join the pre-proposal webinar, use the following link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTJmNmIzNmUtNzk4Yi00ZTAwLTkwMzItMzk3Y2UyMGU4NGRl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22d5fb7087-3777-42ad-966a-892ef47225d1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22cffc89a6-1e9b-4aa0-a1e7-e84010ec2a14%22%7d
A copy of the PowerPoint slides from the webinar can be found here at Requests for Proposals Webinar
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Questions submitted during the webinar presentation on July 8, 2024, as well as questions submitted following the webinar via email will be compiled with answers in an FAQ. Questions submitted after July 15, 2024 at 12 p.m. EST will be not answered.
Frequently Asked Questions will be published by July 17, 2024 at 12 p.m. EST to assist with proposal completion, and will be available here soon.
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance regarding application submission will be addressed through 12:00 p.m. EST on August 1, 2024. No additional assistance will be provided after the 12:00 p.m. deadline. Questions regarding electronic application submission should be directed to the Office of Child Development and Care at MiLEAP-CDC-ADMIN@michigan.gov.
Application Forms
Form A – Notice of Intent to Apply
Form B – Grant Application Cover Page
Form C – Assurances and Certifications
Great Start Collaborative/Great Start Family Coalition Training and Technical Assistance Lead Grant
The MiLEAP is seeking a partner for a Great Start Collaborative/Great Start Family Coalition Training and Technical Assistance Lead. The purpose of this grant is to provide support for local Great Start Collaboratives and Great Start Family Coalitions throughout the state. The oversight entity will provide training and technical assistance to GSC and GSFC to ensure successful implementation of workplans. The oversight entity will also provide a peer learning community, ensure connection of local workplans to statewide goals of increasing the supply of child care providers, and support GSCs/GSFCs in reporting on progress and spending.
Application Deadline
Completed applications must be submitted via email to MiLEAP-CDC-ADMIN@michigan.gov on or before 12:00 p.m. EST on August 30, 2024.
Pre-Proposal Webinar
A pre-proposal webinar will be held August 12, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. EST. To join the pre-proposal webinar, use the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_M2IzMmU2NjktZmM1OS00ZTdlLTgyMTItZjUzMmI5NWY0M2Ji%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22d5fb7087-3777-42ad-966a-892ef47225d1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22cffc89a6-1e9b-4aa0-a1e7-e84010ec2a14%22%7d
A copy of the PowerPoint slides from the webinar can be found here at Requests for Proposals Webinar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Questions submitted during the webinar presentation on August 12, 2024, as well as questions submitted following the webinar via email will be compiled with answers in an FAQ. Questions submitted after August 19, 2024 at 12 p.m. EST will not be answered.
Frequently Asked Questions will be published by August 21, 2024 at 12 p.m. EST to assist with proposal completion.
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance regarding application submission will be addressed through 12:00 p.m. EST on August 26, 2024. No additional assistance will be provided after the 12:00 p.m. deadline. Questions regarding electronic application submission should be directed to the Office of Child Development and Care at MiLEAP-CDC-ADMIN@michigan.gov.
Application Forms
Form A – Notice of Intent to Apply
Form B – Grant Application Cover Page
Form C – Assurances and Certifications
Form D – Narrative Proposal
Form E – Budget Summary
Contact numbers for information about:
CDC Call Center , call 866-990-3227 during the hours of 8:30am -12pm and 1:00p-4:30p EST Monday-Friday
