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GrantNorth Carolina DCDEE RFA 002-DCDEE-2026 — American Recovery Act Increasing Child Care Supply
Atlas Opportunity Score84/100
FundingProject-specific award amount; DCDEE will determine actual funding based on the proposed project and available funding. Published funding period: December 10, 2026 through September 30, 2030.
DeadlineNovember 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; DCDEE does not state a deadline time zone in the current public materials
Required next actionConfirm the campus is included in DCDEE's current eligible-applicant attachment, develop the required construction or renovation scope, site information, professional cost estimate, sustainability documentation and authorized approvals, then submit electronically before November 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 18, 2026Tracked applicant typesInstitution of Higher Education
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Funding Potential
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Actionability
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