# Child Care Disaster Relief (93.489)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/93-489-child-care-disaster-relief/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Child Care Disaster Relief is run by Department of Health and Human Services. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $98.0 million in 13 grants, about $7.5 million per award.

## Objectives

Child care disaster relief funds are used for child care recovery to state, territory, and Tribal lead agencies administering the CCDF program in areas affected by major disasters and emergencies. Funds will be awarded in FY 2026 for necessary expenses directly related to the consequences of major disasters and emergencies occurring in 2023 and 2024. In addition, in FY 2023 and FY 2024, funds were awarded for implementation of disaster recovery efforts in areas impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $10.0 million | 7 |
| 2024 | $88.0 million | 6 |
| 2025 | $0 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Family | Puerto Rico | $27.3 million |
| Social Services South Carolina Department | South Carolina | $23.7 million |
| Florida Department of Education | Florida | $23.7 million |
| Catawba Indian Nation | South Carolina | $7.5 million |
| Miccosukee Corporation | Florida | $7.2 million |
| Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians | North Carolina | $7.0 million |
| North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services | North Carolina | $1.8 million |