Emerging & Expanding (E&E) Grant
The Emerging and Expanding Child Care Grant Program is a state grant announced in early 2021 that aims to expand access and availability of licensed child care throughout the state.
Grant awards support:
The expansion of open and operating child care centers or family child care homes
Or the start-up of a new child care center or family child care home
Costs may include but are not limited to staff training, background check fees, cleaning supplies, educational supplies, and capital and facility improvement costs. Grant awards range from at least $3,000 to no more than $50,000. Eligible entities located in a child care desert will be prioritized.
Child Care Licensing Specialists and Early Childhood Councils are providing support at the local level, including offering consultation to prospective programs on how to become licensed and assisting existing child care programs to expand their licensed capacity. If you are already participating in our CSQI program, your ACECC coach can help you with your application.
If you have questions and do not have an assigned ACECC coach, please contact us!