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Child Care Stabilization Grant Program

Supplier Verification Form

The Supplier Verification Form creates the opportunity for child care providers who are awarded Child Care Stabilization Grants (Base Grant or Financial Hardship Grant), administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), to receive those grant funds through direct deposit. The form connects state supplier registrations in the Supplier Portal, administered by Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), with Child Care Stabilization Grant payments. Child Care providers registered as suppliers with the state can choose to receive payments from the state through direct deposit. Providers not registered as suppliers with the state must complete a supplier registration with MMB before they can complete a Supplier Verification Form DHS-8070H (PDF).

Benefits

The biggest benefit of completing a Supplier Verification Form is the opportunity to receive Child Care Stabilization Grants (Base Grants and Financial Hardship Grants) through direct deposit. Below are some more benefits of receiving Stabilization Grant funds through direct deposit.

  • Quicker access to grant funds compared to mailed grant checks
  • Eliminates possibility of grant checks being lost in the mail
  • Providers will have electronic records of grant payments

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be a registered supplier with the state before I can complete a Supplier Verification Form?

  • Yes

Where do I go to start my supplier registration or access my supplier account?

  • Please visit this website to begin your supplier registration or access your supplier account via the supplier portal.

How long does the supplier registration process take?

  • Completing the initial supplier registration form takes approximately 15 minutes.
  • After a program submits their supplier registration, it takes 7-10 business days for Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) to review and approve the registration. If there are any inaccuracies in the registration, the approval process may take longer. Next, if a program selects direct deposit as the means of payment in their supplier registration, it may take an additional 10 business days to confirm the bank information submitted in the registration. In total, it typically takes 15-20 business from the day a program submits their supplier registration to be able to receive Stabilization Grant funds via direct deposit. Importantly, programs still need to submit a Supplier Verification Form in addition to completing the supplier registration process to receive Stabilization Grant funds via direct deposit.

What happens if my supplier registration is not completed in time for my next Stabilization Grant payment?

  • If your supplier registration process has not been completed before a Stabilization Grant payment is sent, that payment will automatically be a mailed check. Once your supplier registration is approved and your bank information is confirmed, your next Stabilization Grant payment will be sent via direct deposit (if you have chosen direct deposit as your method of payment in your supplier account).

Can I complete a Supplier Verification Form immediately after my supplier registration is approved by Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB)?

  • No, please wait two business days after receiving your approval from MMB before you complete a Supplier Verification Form to allow time for DHS’s records to be updated.

How long does it take for a Stabilization Grant payment to post via direct deposit?

  • A direct deposit Stabilization Grant payment should appear in the bank account listed in your supplier account within one or two business days of receipt of your award announcement.

Resources

Below are some helpful resources related to the Supplier Verification Form. Resources include a sample Supplier Verification Form and Supplier Registration directions.

Technical assistance

Below are contact information for technical assistance for supplier registration, registered suppliers, and for the Supplier Verification Form.

  • Supplier registration technical assistance: please contact Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) at vendor.mmbefax@state.mn.us or 651-201-8106.
  • Registered supplier technical assistance: please contact Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) at efthelpline.mmb@state.mn.us or 651-201-8106.
  • Supplier Verification Form technical assistance: please contact Child Care Aware at supportfunds@childcareawaremn.org or 651-290-9704.
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