COVID Funded State Childcare Program

The State: Pennsylvania

The childcare program: COVID-19 Childcare for Essential Workers Grant program

How is the program funded? CARES Funds

Who is eligible: “essential workers” including those working in health care, food manufacturing or food, retail, janitorial services, transit and other industries not closed during the state’s health emergency

When does the program expire? 3 months after the emergency declaration ends in the state

The legislation: HB2809 (2020 | PA)