Federal grants for Oklahoma child care programs now available.

Apply through OKDHS to receive federal relief funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

ARPA allocates $39 billion in child care relief funding for states.

As part of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion emergency relief bill, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), states are receiving $39 billion for childcare relief, and Oklahoma has received $360 million in funding to allocate as grants to licensed child care programs.

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Any OKDHS-licensed childcare program is eligible for an ARPA grant.

Our goal is to provide as many Oklahoma care programs as much funding as possible. So long as a provider is licensed with OKDHS, they are eligible to be awarded an ARPA grant. Grant size varies based upon childcare size and operating expenses.

Wages and Benefits for Staff

Rent and Utilities

Cleaning and Sanitation

Children’s Mental Health Resources

Apply today through OKDHS to receive funding as soon as possible. 

The application process is straightforward and designed to deliver grant funds directly to Oklahoma child care programs. 

Step 01

Submit an ARPA for OK Childcare Application by July 30th

Step 02

OKDHS reviews the application

Step 03

OKDHS approves the application

Step 04

Child care program is notified of approval via email

Step 05

Payment will be delivered in 2-4 weeks after the application period ends and your application has been approved.

Ready to apply? Fill out the application!

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Questions about OK childcare grants? We’re here to help.

The application process is straightforward and designed to deliver grant funds directly to Oklahoma childcares. 

Visit our FAQ page for more information about the program and application process. →

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