Major Funding Boost For 37 Childcare Projects Across New York State

Tuesday, June 30, 2026, New York State released information that over $106 million in awards have been announced through the Childcare Capital Construction Funding Program.

This program will support 37 projects throughout New York State, creating and expanding access to quality childcare, helping communities increase the availability of licensed childcare, and providing modern, safe, and accessible spaces for children and families.

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Funding for projects provided by the Childcare Construction Funding Program will help create new childcare capacity or expand existing licensed, registered, and permitted childcare programs, and may be used for design, construction, reconstruction, renovation, and equipment purchases needed to increase the availability of quality childcare, according to the announcement from Governor Hochul.

Access to affordable, high-quality childcare is essential for children, families and New York's economy. These investments will help communities across the state create and improve childcare facilities, giving more families access to the care they need while supporting working parents and strengthening local economies. - New York State Governor Kathy Hochul

The funding is being distributed throughout 10 regions in New York State, including Central and Southern Tier New York, as follows:

Southern Tier

• Family Enrichment Network, Inc – $5,000,000
• Faculty-Student Association (FSA) of Broome Community College d/b/a The BC Center – $4,997,500
• YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County – $2,099,612

Central New York

• YMCA of Central New York, Inc – $4,701,000
• Integrated Community Alternatives Network, Inc – $1,312,500

Governor Hochul promised to make New York more affordable for working families. Through a multi-pronged strategy that includes investments in physical infrastructure and public and private partnerships, the state is delivering on that promise. OCFS is proud to work with Governor Hochul and the Dormitory Authority to implement this significant new initiative that will greatly increase childcare capacity throughout New York State. The newly awarded capital grants will provide a tremendous enhancement to the supply of childcare openings statewide, and ensure that our children have safe and modern spaces that promote positive early childhood experiences. - Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden, New York State Office of Children and Family Services Commissioner 

For more information on the Childcare Capital Construction Funding Program announcement, visit the Governor Hochul website.

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