Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) 2026

The CCAMPIS Program supports the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education by providing campus-based child care services. The program makes competitive grants for a period of 4 years to institutions of higher education, with a priority for child care programs that (1) leverage significant local or institutional resources and (2) utilize a sliding fee scale. Institutions may use the funding to establish or support a campus-based child care program primarily serving the needs of students from low-income backgrounds enrolled at the institution. Grants may also be used to provide before- and after-class and other student support services to the extent necessary to enable low-income students enrolled at the institution of higher education to pursue postsecondary education. Assistance Listing Number : 84.335A

Program Details

Office of Postsecondary Education is a federal agency that offers the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) 2026 grant program to support education programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Office of Postsecondary Education through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for education programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions and eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Office of Postsecondary Education or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $150K – $1M. Applications are due by May 29, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports education programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611310. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by ED-OPE

Award details

Award range: $150K – $1M. Applications close on May 29, 2026.

Categories

Education