Current
- No grants are open at this time.
Past
This funding is for grants to local communities to increase the number of quality childcare providers to support economic development. Eligible recipients include a: public entity, Tribal Nation, community service agency, or 501(c)(3) having experience in one or more of the following: the operation of, planning for, financing of, advocacy for, or advancement of the delivery of childcare services.
Individual childcare programs, both family and center-based, seeking funds to establish new operations or expanding existing operations are encouraged to partner on their funding request with local or regional organizations with experience in the planning and/or financing of childcare facilities and programs. The lead applicant will act as the fiscal host for funding.
Proposals must identify a lead applicant. The applicant must be a local government unit or 501(c)(3) non-profit organization having experience in one or more of the following: the operation of, planning for, financing of, advocacy for, or advancement of the delivery of child care services.
The lead applicant must be located in the community that is the beneficiary of the funds or is partnering with one or more non-profit organization(s), local government unit or private sector employer located in an eligible community.
Eligible Uses
Grant funds must be used to implement solutions to reduce the child care shortage in the state, including but not limited to the following:
- Funding for child care business start-ups or expansion
- Training
- Facility modifications or improvements required for licensing
- Direct subsidies or incentives to retain employees
- Assistance with licensing and other regulatory requirements
