The Survive and Thrive grant program, funded by Boulder County and the City of Boulder, provides financial support to local child care providers and nonprofit organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offers unrestricted funding to help these essential organizations stabilize and continue serving their communities. The funding is intended to bridge the financial gap that many providers and nonprofits have experienced due to increased demand and limited resources.

Eligible applicants include child care providers in Boulder County, specifically those serving children aged 5 and under. This includes licensed child care providers, Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers who are typically ineligible for grants, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) status. The funding is designed to assist these organizations in maintaining operations, covering essential costs, and ensuring continued support for families in Boulder County.

The application process is currently open, though specific deadlines are not provided in the available information. Boulder County is offering virtual office hours to provide guidance to applicants. These sessions are open to all interested parties and will be held in English and Spanish on:

Morning Session: Thursday, March 13, from 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Midday Session: Tuesday, March 18, from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Evening Session: Monday, March 24, from 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Applicants seeking additional assistance can email AidKit at support@surviveandthrive.aidkit.org or call 720-477-4817. For further program details, applicants may contact Emily Darrell at edarrell@bouldercounty.gov.

The Survive and Thrive program is a crucial initiative aimed at sustaining the services provided by child care organizations and nonprofits in Boulder County, ensuring that families have continued access to essential support.