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This was the deadline for Round 2 (RFA #2) of the Child Care Deserts Grant. The application deadline of August 24, 2022 has long passed. The page is hosted on a third-party site (childcaresolutionscny.org) and describes historical grant information.
Child Care Deserts Grant (for existing licensed providers expanding capacity) is sponsored by New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). This grant funding is available to existing licensed, registered or permitted child care programs in areas of the state with the least supply, known as child care deserts.
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Child Care Deserts Grants from New York OCFS for Expanding Child Care Businesses >> Child Care Deserts Grant The New York State Office of Children and Family Services Announces $100 Million in Federal Funds to Address Child Care Deserts Funding will support new child care programs and programs that want to expand their business: The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announced that $30 million in grant funding is available to existing licensed, registered or permitted child care programs in areas of the state with the least supply, known as child care deserts.
The funds, which are part of a $100 million child care initiative approved in the 2021 Enacted Budget, are being made available through the American Rescue Plan Act and will be administered by OCFS. Second Round RFA #2- Expanding Child Care Businesses This grant is for existing child care providers looking to expand their business under their current license. Beginning July 20th, 2022, you may apply for the Child Care Deserts Grant.
The application must be submitted by August 24th, 2022. Existing providers are providers who were licensed/registered/permitted BEFORE January 28th, 2022.
For Day Care Centers (including NYC Article 47 Centers and School Age Child Care Programs): To expand up to 25 NEW child care slots under their existing license For Small Day Care Centers/Family Day Care/Group Family Day Care Programs: To provide at least ONE of the following: Expand program hours to include at least 15 hours of nontraditional hour care a week Provide services to at least one newly enrolled infant or toddler Provide services to at least one newly enrolled child with special needs All awarded programs will be expected to participate and enroll in the QualityStarsNY program.
Review the OCFS website. Click here . This will help you understand how it works and can answer most of your initial questions.
Review the grant requirements and determine if your program is eligible. Submit the Grant Application. NYS Child Care Deserts Business Courses Core Business Series available at this time: All sessions listed below are classroom style held at 6724 Thompson Road in Syracuse The trainings being offered are "Strengthening Business Practices" trainings via the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance.
These are different from the COR Business Series taught by Kristi Cusa. Business & Financial Structor Ongoing Financial Management Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tue - Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Child Care Solutions makes every effort to serve all members of our community. If you have special needs that cannot be accommodated through our website, please call us or visit our offices.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Existing licensed, registered, or permitted child care providers (Day Care Centers, Small Day Care Centers, Family Day Care, Group Family Day Care Programs) in New York State child care deserts. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $30,000,000 (total available in a previous round) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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