Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention
This grant funds partnerships between child care agencies and researchers to evaluate and share effective strategies for preventing fraud and improving program integrity in child care programs.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families
Due Dates: August 24, 2026 (Optional Letter of Intent) | September 8, 2026 (Full application, electronic) | September 8, 2026 (Full application, paper if exempted)
Funding Amounts: $125,000–$425,000 per award (annual); up to $5,100,000 total program funding; 4-year project period; ~12 awards expected
Summary: Supports partnerships between CCDF Lead Agencies and researchers to evaluate and improve strategies for program integrity and fraud prevention in child care policy.
Description
This opportunity funds collaborative research projects between Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Lead Agencies (states, territories, or Tribes) and research organizations to identify, evaluate, and promote effective strategies for program integrity and fraud prevention in child care subsidy programs. The program aims to build the evidence base for preventing fraud and waste, improve data systems, and guide child care policy decisions. Awardees will participate in a research consortium, share findings with policymakers and practitioners, and help strengthen capacity for policy-relevant research in the child care sector.
