The City of Spokane, through its Accounting and Grants Department, is initiating this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to solicit applications from Childcare Organizations that have the capacity to expand services for nontraditional childcare hours.
Donor Name: City of Spokane
State: Washington
City: Spokane
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/20/2024
Size of the Grant: Not available Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
This program’s purpose is to provide last-in capital dollars to assist in a construction project or expansion of an existing facility. This construction must result in and/or expand services of nontraditional childcare hours. Qualifying organizations should meet the following parameters:

Demonstrate need to carry out a capital project for expanded services.
Demonstrated unmet need of target clientele.
Demonstrated history of serving members of historically marginalized communities.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through policy and procedures.

Funding Information
This Notice of Funding of Availability will award a grant up to $500,000 to provide “last dollars” of a construction project. 
Grant Period
Funds must be contracted before December 31, 2024, and completion of program by September 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Applicants Include

A Childcare organization
Organization must be located and registered in the City limits of Spokane
Proposed construction or expansion must be in the City limits of Spokane
Be a Public or Private non-profit organization or,
Be a Private for-profit organization
Must follow the City of Spokane Procurement.

For more information, visit City of Spokane.