New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $19 million in capital grants on Tuesday to support eight childcare projects across New York City, part of a broader $106 million statewide allocation for 37 programs. The funds are aimed at expanding and improving childcare capacity through design, construction, renovation, and equipment costs.

The awards were distributed competitively, with 197 applications reviewed as part of the state funding program. In New York City, five of the funded projects are located in Brooklyn, two in Queens, and one in the Bronx. Recipients must complete their capital projects by the end of 2029.

“These investments will help communities across the state create and improve childcare facilities, giving more families access to the care they need while supporting working parents and strengthening local economies,” Governor Hochul said in a statement.

This latest round of funding continues Hochul’s ongoing support for New York City’s childcare infrastructure, an issue that the governor has personally highlighted, citing her own experience leaving a job due to childcare difficulties. Governor Hochul has partnered with Mayor Eric Adams, who campaigned on establishing universal childcare for children as young as six weeks old.

To date, Hochul has allocated nearly $500 million to assist the city in launching universal pre-kindergarten for two-year-olds (2-K) over the last two fiscal years, alongside $100 million targeted at expanding three-year-old pre-kindergarten (3-K) programs in neighborhoods with existing waitlists. Additionally, she has supported a childcare voucher program enabling low-income families to access independent childcare providers.

The New York City grants were awarded to the following organizations, with funding amounts and project goals as follows:

- Almond Tree NY Inc. received $1.3 million to add new capacity.

- Sharay Ditza Community Service, Inc. was granted $2.85 million for new capacity.

- Jewish Community Council of the Rockaway Peninsula, Inc. obtained $1.15 million for renovation.

- Cozy Cove Corp secured $1.96 million for expansion.

- Brooklyn Chinese-American Association received $1 million for renovation.

- Children of Promise, NYC, was granted $1.45 million for renovation.

- Infinity Educational Special Programs Corp. obtained $4.85 million for renovation.

- Boys and Girls Club of Metro Queens was awarded $4.44 million for renovation.

These investments reflect the state’s commitment to addressing childcare needs amid growing demand and reinforcing support systems for families and working parents throughout New York City.