The Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2024 would create a grant program to help states and tribal nations expand their child care services by supporting both workers and facilities. States and tribes could apply for competitive grants focused either on developing the child care workforce through training and credentials or on constructing and renovating child care facilities, with priority given to areas experiencing shortages of affordable child care. The federal government would cover 50 percent of project costs, with grants lasting up to five years and covering expenses like tuition, equipment, facility construction, and outreach programs. The bill authorizes $100 million in funding spread across fiscal years 2024 through 2030, and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate program results and report to Congress within two years after the first grant period ends.
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