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Federal Funding News
Updated December 19, 2011
FY13 Funding for Child Care: Urging the Administration to Make Child Care a Priority
As the end of the year draws near, in Washington, DC the federal agencies are making plans for FY2013, including important investments in the Child Care and Development Block Grant, our main child care law that drives licensing, quality, and assistance to low-income families.
The Administration needs to hear that we're counting on them to make a strong statement about the importance of child care in the next budget.
Visit the ECEC Action Center for ways you can take action for child care.
FY12 Funding for Child Care
Just in time for today's expiration of the Continuing Resolution, an agreement has been reached on FY2012 appropriations.
For child care and early learning, the agreement includes:
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Program |
Investment |
| Child Care and Development Block Grant |
$60 million increase over FY2011 |
| Head Start/Early Head Start |
$424 million increase over FY2011 |
| Race to the Top |
$550 million, with an unspecified portion intended to go to an Early Learning Challenge |
| Title I (which can be used for preschool) |
$60 million increase over FY2011 |
The increase for CCDBG is a significant win in this year that featured heated debates about the role of the federal government, debt ceilings and balanced budgets, a failed "Super Committee" effort, and a dismal outlook for investments for young children. Your continued advocacy about the role of child care in the economy has made a difference!
FY2012 Background and Funding Resources
ECEC's Federal Funding Basics
Letter of Support to Appropriations Leaders from ECEC and Coalition Partners
Letter of Support to Appropriations Leaders from Members of Congress
"Dear Colleague" Letter from Senators to Appropriations Committee Leaders
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