North Carolina S592 allocates $25 million annually for two years to fund grants for child care capacity building in the state.

North Carolina S592, the Statewide Child Care Investment Act, allocates $25 million annually for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education. This funding is intended for grants to counties and private employers to support child care capacity building, including construction, renovation, expansion, and playground installation. Recipients must provide a 25% match and can use up to 9% of the grant for administrative costs. The act becomes effective July 1, 2025.

North Carolina S592 allocates $25 million annually for two years to fund grants for child care capacity building in the state.

North Carolina S592, the Statewide Child Care Investment Act, allocates $25 million annually for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education. This funding is intended for grants to counties and private employers to support child care capacity building, including construction, renovation, expansion, and playground installation. Recipients must provide a 25% match and can use up to 9% of the grant for administrative costs. The act becomes effective July 1, 2025.