Family Daycare Providers share where they got their grants and how to apply.
Yes...this grant is based on a point system and all of the things you could gain points on I had against me:
subsidy or state paid kids
special needs children
infants/toddlers
if you rec'd a grant before. ~Chelz 3
I'm in Missouri- It came through a local community partnership- It was a bonus for getting licensed. Prior to this grant I got a $3000 home and safety grant and then another $700 for commerical equipment.
~Dneul1
My grant was issued by Early Childhood Partners as part of the Infant/Toddler Program Grant Development. It is being made available to family, group family and center daycares. If you are a part of Region 3, it can be obtained through Early Childhood Partners - 1-800-982-6404 out of Aberdeen, SD. Criteria includes completing 20 hours in any 4 modules of the West Ed training and you must be a registered provider. There is also an application to fill out with this also.
Family and group family can apply for $200.
Day care centers will be allowed a maximum of $1,000.
For group family and centers completing 20 hours of class time can also benefit you in other ways. The classes can go towards credit towards CDA training costs or as a salary bonus for the staff person attending West Ed training.
I learned about this grant from my local Extension Office. When I visited with ECP about my grant, they said that they had a lot of grant money available. However, they said it would probably go fast once everyone learned
~Luvskids
I received a grant for $500. It is for family care providers from AT&T. You have to have a current dc parent that works for AT&T (not AT&T Wireless, Broadband or Technical Services Co.) sponsor you. They can get the paperwork for you or you can call AT&T Family Care Development Fund at 973-746-6226 and ask that it be sent to you. The grant can be used for equipment or training. You have to be a licensed/registered or legally exempt provider.
~Shayronnie
I got mine through 4C's in Michigan. It is a competitive grant. You have to write up a proposal and submit it, then it's judged and they will let you know if you won or not. I think $3500 is the max you can get. You can use it for toys, equipment, remodeling, but not for construction. Some people have used them to get fences, flooring, carpeting. You have to have at least 25% of your children paid for by FIA.
~Munchikns6
I got a $250.00 Gold Seal Award grant whneI got my accreditation. most of my grants have been through our county empowerment board...just make sure everyone knows what you do~ANON
My grant was issued by the department of family services by the State of Wyoming so that we could all be in compliance with the new rules that were issued in July of 2001. For anyone in Wyoming who would be interested in a grant you need to contact your local licening officer of the state of wyoming dfs office in Cheyenne.
~Magicaldays
yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I applied for and was just notified today that i was approved for a $1500 grant in illinois, I just started home daycare in august and finally got licensed in january so for me to apply for and actually get my first ever grant has me veryyyyy excited and happy
I get to purchase:
koala changing station, double stroller, 2 car seats, 8 in 1 adjustable playground, sensory table, pack n play, and toddler playspace ( soft vinyl covered foam indoor climbing structures for toddlers)
~TKNUTELSKI
