| APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS |
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· Award Procedure |
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Grants are awarded after the receipt and approval of the plan by the Administration for Children and Families. |
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· Preapplication Coordination |
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Each grantee must designate a Lead Agency to which grants are awarded and that is accountable for the use of the Discretionary Funds provided, the duties of which shall include developing a CCDF plan. In conjunction with the development of the CCDF plan, the Lead Agency must hold at least one public hearing no earlier than nine months before the CCDF plan becomes effective and after at least 20 days of statewide public notice, to provide the public an opportunity to comment on the provision of child care services under the plan. In advance of the hearing, the lead agency must make the content of the plan available to the public. The Lead Agency must also coordinate the provision of services under the program with other Federal, State, and local child care and early childhood development programs. Also, the Lead Agency must consult with appropriate representatives of local governments. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
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· Application Procedure |
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A Lead Agency desiring to receive an allotment for a fiscal year is required to submit a two-year CCDF plan to the Administration for Children and Families, as well as, financial and other information necessary for the grants process. Each plan must contain certifications and assurances by the Lead Agency that it will comply with the requirements of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act. The plan must also include: the designation of a Lead Agency; the provision of assurances regarding policies and procedures as stated in Section 658E(c)(2) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act; an outline of the intended use of block grant funds in compliance with Section 658E(c)(3) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act; the provision of certification regarding payment rates as stated in Section 658E(c)(4) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act; and the establishment of a sliding fee scale. Additional requirements are specified by 45 CFR Parts 98 and 99. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A- 110. |
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· Deadlines |
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Contact Headquarters Office listed below for deadline dates. |
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· Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
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The Department will review the plans for approval and will act on the plans within 90 days. |
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· Appeals |
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Guidelines for appeals of disapprovals of CCDF plans are specified in regulations, 45 CFR 99. |
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· Renewals |
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CCDF plans must be submitted every 2 years. |
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