Child Care Provider Grant
Will County has allocated $225,000 in grant dollars to support the important work of early child care providers in Will County. Child care providers pursue grant funding for educational materials, developmental support services, and/or improvements to physical space and technology. The “Elevate Will County – Child Care Provider Grant” represents a key priority for Will County: Supporting and empowering early childhood development throughout the county. The grant is funded in the FY2024 budget, utilizing allocated dollars from the State of Illinois Cannabis Sales Tax. Will County is partnering with Birth to Five Illinois to administer the grant. Grant awards will range from $2,000 to $10,000. Providers can submit multiple applications for award through the grant. Child Care providers have until May 22, 2024 to apply! Only DCFS Licensed Child Care providers within Will County are eligible. A virtual technical assistance workshop will be held on April 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM.
Award Range
$2,000 - $10,000
Total Program Funding
$225,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
- Exclusive - see details: Applicants must be a DCFS Licensed Child Care Provider serving children ages 0-5 located in and providing service in Will County. - Providers located within the Will County Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Areas will receive priority. To determine R3 Areas visit: https://r3.illinois.gov/eligibility/.
Geographic Eligibility
Will County
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
May 22, 2024
Grantor
Angela Hubbard
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