Grant Opportunity: Family Child Care (FCC) Provider Grant
Funding Organization: Division of Child Care (DCC)
Contact Information: Mary Busbee at Mary.Busbee@ky.gov
Award Details: One-time grants of up to $5,000 are available to assist in paying for fees and purchasing items needed to establish and open a regulated Family Child Care Home. The funds aim to support new providers in creating a safe and secure program for children. The grant opportunity is open until June 30, 2024.
Eligibility: The application must be completed in partnership between the Provider and the Family Child Care Network Agency. The Division of Child Care is specifically targeting individuals starting new family childcare homes across Kentucky.
Other Information: The Division of Child Care aims to increase the capacity for childcare services across the state, supporting families with small classroom sizes and nontraditional hours. The goal is to provide financial stability for childcare facilities, allowing providers to focus on delivering high-quality services and establishing functional childcare structures in their communities. This grant opportunity will contribute to building strong support systems for children in Kentucky. For more information and to access the application, please visit this Microsoft Word link: [link provided].