DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
Note: Childcare assistance program, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
DC Child Care Subsidy Program is available in Washington, DC.
DC's Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) provides financial assistance to eligible DC residents to help pay for child care. Families choose from licensed child care centers or homes in DC. The program emphasizes placement in high-quality facilities. Subsidy amounts are based on provider rates and family income; families may pay a co-payment.
Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Washington, DC, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Washington, DC can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programApply directly with DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) using the official program link on this page or call 1-202-727-6436. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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