How does an Indian Tribe apply for CCDF funds?
A federally recognized Indian Tribe (or consortium of federally recognized Indian Tribes) must complete a tribal plan, using the preprint provided by the Child Care Bureau, that describes the CCDF services that will be available in its tribal community. The plan must be submitted to ACF for review by July 1 and is effective on October 1 of that funding year. Once approved, a CCDF plan is effective for a two-year period. Each spring, the Child Care Bureau mails a Program Instruction to all federally recognized Indian Tribes that describes the CCDF application and plan process.
