State Median Income and Federal Poverty Guidelines Calculation Tool Instructions

Updated: January 2024

These are instructions for the State Median Income (SMI) and Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) Calculation Tool. This tool can assist in calculating the annual and monthly SMI estimates and FPGs. These determine income eligibility and family co-payments for child care subsidy programs.

A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet accompanies these instructions including a custom spreadsheet that allows lead agencies to adjust the percentages to the specific needs of their program. The file is available by emailing the National Center on Subsidy Innovation and Accountability at [email protected]. NCSIA can also provide the tools for previous years upon request.

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