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Access to Technology Grants is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (via First Children's Finance). Technology Grants to help licensed childcare businesses access technology to improve business management practices. Priority is given to childcare businesses with no or limited technology resources, particularly in Child Care Access Equity areas.
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Minnesota Grants - First Children’s Finance MN Access to Technology – Security Camera Grants for Child Care Centers This grant round will align with the statutory requirements that go into effect on July 1, 2026. A licensed child care center required to post a maltreatment investigation memorandum under section 142B. 16, subdivision 5, or 142B.
18, subdivision 6 must have at least one closed-circuit video security camera in each room designated for infants or toddlers. The camera must be positioned to provide maximum visibility of the room. If one camera is not sufficient to view at least 80 percent of the square footage of the room, the center must place an additional camera or cameras in the room to achieve maximum visibility of the room.
Grant range: $100-$4,000; guidelines coming soon Eligible Applicants: Licensed Child Care Centers The video security cameras must: (1) be turned on and recording at all times the licensed child care center is in operation; (2) record and display the accurate date and time; (3) have a display resolution of 720p or higher; and (4) have a frames per second (fps) rate of 15 or higher.
Security Camera Grant-Business Management Guidelines and Eligible Uses Security Camera Grant Applications Are Now Closed! Access to Technology-Business Management Grants for Child Care Businesses in Minnesota First Children’s Finance is pleased to offer MN Access to Technology Grants!
This program, funded by the State of Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families, will help licensed child care businesses access technology to improve business management efficiency. Grant rounds will be available twice each year. For Access to Technology-Security Camera Grant and Facility Revitalization Grant information, please scroll below the MN Access to Technology-Business Management Grant information.
Click HERE to view a webinar (recorded Fall 2025) on the Access to Technology Grants. Click HERE to view the Grants Application Tutorial. Applications for Round 5 are now CLOSED.
For program guidelines and eligible uses, scroll further down this page.
Tech Grant-Business Management eligibility includes: Licensed family child care Licensed child care centers Tribally licensed child care Eligible uses (for child care business management use only) Connectivity: new Internet service installation or related hardware (modem, router, hot spot) Equipment: smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer with monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer or multifunction printer with scan/copy functions Child care business management software: accounting, spreadsheet or child care management software subscription Technology skill training Grant range: $100 to $1,000 A maximum of one grant per license/site may be received in a two-year period Funding is limited for this program, and FCF anticipates making approximately 200-250 grants per year – half in each the Fall and Spring rounds.
A maximum of one grant per license/site may be received in a two-year period. Priority will be given to child care businesses that currently have no or limited technology resources and particularly to those in Child Care Access Equity areas.
Click Here for Child Care Access Equity Maps Tech Grant-Business Management Guidelines and Eligible Uses Questions: If you need accommodation or interpreter services during any open grant cycle, please contact the grants team at the Help Line at 612-473-6020 or email grants@firstchildrensfinance. org . The Minnesota Access to Technology Grants Round 3 Results are now available.
Click here to view the report. Minnesota Child Care Facility Revitalization Grants First Children’s Finance is pleased to announce that we have received funding to implement another round of Facility Revitalization Grants for child care providers in Minnesota! Because the funding for these grants has changed, the program will be slightly modified.
Only INDOOR projects or purchases will be eligible, with four months allowed for project completion. See below for updated grant guidelines. The Application Portal is now closed.
Final reports are due May 15, 2026. Application links below (APPLICATION WINDOW HAS CLOSED). View Facility Revitalization Grant Round 10 Informational Recording Facility Revitalization Grant Guidelines Questions?
Email the MN Grants Team at grants@firstchildrensfinance. org Click HERE if you have an active Facility Revitalization Grant. View a Final Report Tutorial HERE Click the image below to view the Impact Repor t.
Here is the demographic distribution of Facility Revitalization Grants since the program began in 2022 (Rounds 1-10): 58% of grants awarded to providers in Greater Minnesota; 42% awarded to providers in the seven-county Metro 84% of grants awarded to providers who self-identify as white; 16% of grants awarded to providers who self-identify as persons of color 67% of grants awarded to family child care providers; 33% awarded to child care centers For further information, including award distribution by region, please click on the graphic below.
Grant Help Line: 612-473-6020 Email: grants@firstchildrensfinance. org Together we can make a difference.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Licensed childcare businesses in Minnesota, with priority for those with limited technology resources or in Child Care Access Equity areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Access to Technology Grants is funded by Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (via First Children's Finance). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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