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Child Care Subsidy Grant Program

The Child Care Subsidy Grant Program (CCSG) provides grants of up to $5,000 a year to benefits-eligible faculty and staff with children ages 9 and younger. The purpose of the grant is to assist employees with meeting the cost of child care.

Available To

  • Faculty
  • Staff

Application Information

The next application period is scheduled for May 1 - May 15, 2016 (Period B)

Grants awarded in this application period will be prorated for six months and are considered taxable income.You may apply if you were hired or added an eligible child to your family between September 16, 2015 and May 15, 2016, or you were not previously eligible during Period A.

Application Period Application Deadline Effective Date
May 1 - May 15, 2016 May 15, 2016 July 22, 2016

(Applications may only be submitted via U.S. Mail. The WorkLife Office does not accept emailed, faxed, ID mailed or drop-in applications.)

Applicant:

To be eligible for the CCSG, you: 
  •  Are not an undergraduate or graduate student, post-doctoral fellow, or employed by Stanford Hospitals & Clinics
  • Are a university employee in a benefits-eligible position
  • Work at least 50% time, and
  • Have an appointment of at least six months (or four months for bargaining unit employees).

Your Family:

If you are married, have a registered domestic partner, or share a household with the parent of your child(ren), he or she must be:
  • Employed at least 50% FTE, or
  • A full-time student, or
  • Disabled, per the IRS definition.

(If you share a household with the parent of your child(ren), he or she is considered your co-applicant.  You will need to provide his or her financial documents in order to be considered for a grant.)

Your child(ren) must be:

  • Your legal dependent(s) or, your “qualified person(s)” per your role as the Custodial Parent verified by your 2014 tax returns
  • 9 years old or younger
  • Have a birth date on or after January 1, 2010 (newborns to 5-year-olds)
  • OR have a birth date between January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009 (6- to 9-year-olds).

Your Income:

You must have a household adjusted gross income of $124,999 or less per year. You must prove your financial need by submitting appropriate tax and wage documentation. This includes a copy of your 2014 tax return(s) and current pay stubs reflecting current projected income.

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The following chart shows how the grant awards are calculated based upon the projected adjusted gross income and the age(s) of the child(ren) in question.

Family Projected Adjusted Gross Income Grant AMount Child 0-5 Grant Amount Child 6-9
$0- $54,999 $5,000 ($208.33/pay period) $1,000 ($41.67/pay period)
$55,000-$89,999 $3,500 ($145.83/pay period) $1,000 ($41.67/pay period)
$90,000- $124,999 $2,000 ($83.33/pay period) $1,000 ($41.67/pay period)
Maximum additional grant for two or more eligible children $1,000 ($41.67/pay period) $1,000 ($41.67/pay period)

Children must be born on or after January 1, 2010 to be considered for a grant for 0-5 year olds. Children must be born between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2009 to be considered for a grant for 6-9 year olds.

2016 Application Cycle-Period A

You may apply if you are renewing a grant, a first-time applicant or a new employee hired by September 15, 2015.

Application Period Application Deadline Effective Date
June 1 - September 15, 2015 September 15, 2015

January 1, 2016

2015 Application Cycle-Period B*

You may apply if you were hired or added an eligible child to your family between September 16, 2015 and May 15, 2016, or you do not have a grant because you were not eligible during Period A.

Application Period Application Deadline Effective Date
May 1 - May 15, 2016 May 15, 2016 July 22, 2016

*Grants awarded in this application period will be prorated for six months and are taxable.