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FY27 480-20-3706 Child Care Resource and Referral Program - Child Care Assistance Program Child Care Resource and Referral Program FY27 480-20-3706 Child Care Resource and Referral Program - Child Care Assistance Program Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies are hubs for coordination of diverse child care activities in each regional community of Illinois.
CCR&R agencies are permanent, local adaptable structures through which public and private groups can work together to enhance the accessibility, improve the quality and increase the availability of affordable child care. Tiffany. Smith2@illinois.
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com/Public/Opportunities/Details/3566ef6e-3054-40ec-84e0-618083f32c5e Federal Or Federal Pass Through Allow Multiple Applications Applicant Eligibility Information Continuation Applications Only Agency has qualified under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) 3 and/or 511 and serves as their own fiscal agent or the CCR&R’s parent agency has a 501 (c) 3 status and serves as the CCR&R’s fiscal agent.
Access to computerized systems provided by the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) to verify eligibility information, enter payments, monitor training, and licensing status are mandatory to successful contract fulfillment. Contracted agencies must have high speed Internet access to work with IDEC web-based computerized systems. Minimum hardware requirements include computers, printers, scanners and copiers.
Software requirements include Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Professional. Although various computer Operating Systems may work with IDEC systems, agencies must have an operating system that can interface with Internet Explorer 8 or above (IE8). IDEC only approves access using Internet Explorer.
Other browsers that IDEC does not support may have technical difficulties. Agencies must secure an approval from the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) on their Security and Privacy Controls Questionnaire (SPCQ) prior to obtaining eligibility systems access. Beneficiary Eligibility Information
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small business childcare home and center providers actively working toward state licensure in Illinois. Confirm the full requirements on the funder's own website before applying.
Applications for Child Care Start-Up Grants are due June 30, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Child Care Start-Up Grants is funded by Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) / Administered via local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies. Verify program details on the funder's own website before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the funder's own website for location requirements.
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