Grow Child Care Grant: High Needs County - Expansion
This grant provides financial support to licensed child care program owners in high-needs counties to expand their facilities by increasing capacity or relocating, thereby improving child care availability in their communities.
Description
This grant focuses on expanding the number of slots in currently licensed child care spaces by at least 50% or by moving to a new location, which results in a new license. It targets high-needs counties to increase child care availability. Eligibility criteria include being an owner of a child care program, working with a Child Care Aware Start-up Coordinator and Health and Safety Specialist for at least 45 days, and submitting the application within 60 days of expansion. The grant provides substantial financial support, with awards up to $100,000 depending on the licensed capacity.