Grant Opportunity: Family Child Care Growth Grant
Funding Organization: Not specified
Contact Information: Not specified

Grant Details:
- Existing family child care providers interested in expanding their licensed capacity are eligible to apply for up to 50% of their expansion costs, up to $4,000.
- Grant awards can be used for various purposes, including renovating a home, purchasing educational materials, acquiring indoor furniture and fixtures, expanding outdoor learning environments, buying playground equipment, and procuring health and safety supplies.
- Additional funding of up to $25,000 is available for those adding a room exclusively for their child care business.
- Priority will be given to applications from Aroostook, Franklin, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, and Washington Counties.
- Bonus points will be awarded to applicants increasing their licensed capacity by 6 or more children, providing care for infants and toddlers, providing care for income-eligible families, and participating in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Application Process:
- There are two steps to the application process.
- FCC Growth Application 1: Submit the required licensing documentation to expand your family child care. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through June 30, 2024, or until all funds are awarded.
- FCC Growth Application 2: Invitation-only based on eligibility determined from Application 1. Include a description of your project plans and a list of your expansion expenses. Applications will be accepted through August 30, 2024, or until all funds are awarded.
- Application processing time is expected to take up to five weeks from the time of submission.

Eligibility:
- Existing family child care providers interested in expanding their licensed capacity are eligible to apply.
- Special licensing and fire marshal requirements apply if expanding to a Facility license.

Grant Application Link: [https://www.cognitoforms.com/CEIMaine/ChildCareInfrastructureGrantProgramGrowthApplication1]