Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program FY27
ID: dc027 • State: Maryland
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Description
Background
The Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program, authorized in 2022 under Md. Code Ann. Education ยง8-420, is administered by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The program aims to provide grants to both non-profit and for-profit child care providers specializing in early childhood education for children under the age of 6 who have developmental delays, physical disabilities, or social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
This initiative incorporates services previously offered under the Medically Fragile grant and seeks to enhance the quality of child care for medically fragile children by ensuring they receive appropriate educational and therapeutic support.
Work Details
The grant will fund services that include:
- Child care and early education for children under 6 with developmental delays or disabilities.
- Coordination with hospitals and medical facilities for medical care.
- Reporting on costs per child and funding sources.
- Collaboration with local agencies for referral and consultation services.
- Implementation of individualized goals to prepare children for school readiness.
- Required qualified staff and equipment to meet children's needs.
- Assessment and intervention by health service providers as per individualized plans.
- Continuous communication with families regarding children's progress.
The total funding available is $3,700,000, with an estimated number of grants ranging from 1 to 10. The funding formula includes allocations for existing providers based on previous fiscal years' distributions and provisions for new applicants.
Period of Performance
The grant period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. There is potential for renewal through June 30, 2030, contingent upon compliance with grant requirements and availability of funds.
Place of Performance
The contract will be performed within the state of Maryland at licensed child care facilities that meet the program's eligibility criteria.
Bidder Requirements
Eligible applicants must be licensed child care providers in Maryland with qualified staff capable of meeting the needs of children with serious medical and developmental challenges. Priority will be given to programs serving low-income families receiving child care subsidies through the MSDE Child Care Scholarship Program. Applicants must also secure a minimum of 25% matching funds.
The Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program, authorized in 2022 under Md. Code Ann. Education ยง8-420, is administered by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The program aims to provide grants to both non-profit and for-profit child care providers specializing in early childhood education for children under the age of 6 who have developmental delays, physical disabilities, or social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
This initiative incorporates services previously offered under the Medically Fragile grant and seeks to enhance the quality of child care for medically fragile children by ensuring they receive appropriate educational and therapeutic support.
Work Details
The grant will fund services that include:
- Child care and early education for children under 6 with developmental delays or disabilities.
- Coordination with hospitals and medical facilities for medical care.
- Reporting on costs per child and funding sources.
- Collaboration with local agencies for referral and consultation services.
- Implementation of individualized goals to prepare children for school readiness.
- Required qualified staff and equipment to meet children's needs.
- Assessment and intervention by health service providers as per individualized plans.
- Continuous communication with families regarding children's progress.
The total funding available is $3,700,000, with an estimated number of grants ranging from 1 to 10. The funding formula includes allocations for existing providers based on previous fiscal years' distributions and provisions for new applicants.
Period of Performance
The grant period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. There is potential for renewal through June 30, 2030, contingent upon compliance with grant requirements and availability of funds.
Place of Performance
The contract will be performed within the state of Maryland at licensed child care facilities that meet the program's eligibility criteria.
Bidder Requirements
Eligible applicants must be licensed child care providers in Maryland with qualified staff capable of meeting the needs of children with serious medical and developmental challenges. Priority will be given to programs serving low-income families receiving child care subsidies through the MSDE Child Care Scholarship Program. Applicants must also secure a minimum of 25% matching funds.
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Opportunity ID
dc027
Response Deadline
May 25, 2026
Due in 7 Days
Date Posted
April 22, 2026
Est. Value Range
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$5,000,000 - $15,000,000
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Source
On 4/22/26 Maryland State Department of Education (Grants) in Maryland issued Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program FY27 with ID dc027 due 5/24/26.
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