Rural Child Care Program: School Districts and Community-Based Centers
This program provides financial support to public school districts and nonprofit organizations in rural Kansas and northwestern Missouri to establish or expand child care centers, enhancing their capacity and services for local families.
Description
The Patterson Family Foundation is launching a grant program to support child care centers in rural communities within Kansas and northwestern Missouri. This program targets public school districts and nonprofit community-based organizations that are either opening new child care centers or expanding existing ones. Eligible applicants can request funds for operational needs, training, certification, and minor capital improvements. The aim is to increase the capacity, ages served, and operational hours of child care centers in these rural areas. Applications are accepted from June 26, 2024, until 12 p.m. CST on July 30, 2024, with funds disbursed by the end of September 2024.