Child Care Grant Program

The Choice Bank Child Care Grant program provides financial assistance to rural child care facilities in North Dakota so they can continue providing their community with care and education for the children. Donor Name: Choice Bank State: North Dakota County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Choice Bank Child Care Grant Program is meant to support three primary areas of need: Start-Up Costs  Establishing new childcare facilities. Replacement/Expansion Costs  Expanding new or existing facilities, purchasing new or replacing/ repairing equipment, fixtures, etc. One-Time Operating Expenses  Training for staff, one-time hiring bonuses, one-time contributions to employee HSA’s, etc. Funding Information $10,000 maximum per facility, per calendar year. Eligible Projects Eligible projects must be for the purpose of improving or expand the level of care to families in the communities it serves. Requests must fall into one of three categories: Start-up expenses; Replacement or Expansion Costs; or One-time Operating Expenses. Eligibility Criteria Applicants for Choice Bank Child Care Grants must: Be licensed by the state of North Dakota (or have a pending application for new facilities). For new facilities, must be prepared to open within the following 6 months. Facility is located in a community with a population of less than 10,000. Be based in and primarily serve families in the following counties: Burleigh, Cass, Cavalier, Dickey, Grand Forks, Kidder, LaMoure, Mercer, Pembina, Stark, Stutsman, and Walsh. Child care facilities not located in one of these counties but are Choice customers are also eligible for the grant. Demonstrate general fiscal responsibility and agree to us the grant funds to further the quality of care provided to its students and families. Facilities must be in good financial standing with no tax liens, judgements, etc. Funds may be used for reimbursement of a prior completed project (completed within the calendar year of your application) or can be used to pay for a planned project to take place no later than 12 months after your grant is awarded. Submit a complete and accurate application, providing all requested information, by the stated deadline. For more information, visit Choice Bank.