NC Child Care Subsidy Program

Administered by NC Division of Child Development & Early Education · ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov

NC subsidizes childcare costs for working families and those in job training. Recent expansions raised income eligibility to 200% FPL for infant/toddler care.

Eligibility requirements

✓NC working parent or in training/school
✓Child under 13
✓Income ≤200% FPL (infants/toddlers) or ≤75% state median

Insider tip

NC's infant/toddler subsidy expansion is recent — families who were previously denied should reapply. Infant care in NC averages $14,000/year, making this one of the state's most valuable programs.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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