Childcare Provider Start-Up Grant

Childcare Provider Start-Up Grant is sponsored by Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF). This funding aims to increase the number of childcare slots available for Wyoming families. It supports new or start-up childcare businesses (operating for one year or less) or established businesses looking to increase enrollment capacity.

Funding Details: Wyoming Childcare Provider Start-Up Grants - Rural Health Information Hub Wyoming Childcare Provider Start-Up Grants This funding record is inactive . Please see the program website or contact the program sponsor to determine if this program is currently accepting applications or will open again in the future.

Wyoming Community Foundation For general program questions: For questions about the online The Wyoming Community Foundation is offering funding intended to increase the number of childcare slots available for Wyoming families in high-need/low-access Funding may be used to support a wide array of needs, however applicants should prioritize those items essential to opening or expanding their services, such as safety equipment, furniture, or facility improvements, before requesting enhancements like technology or play/educational materials.

Examples of requests include, but aren't limited to: Materials or improvements necessary to meet licensure Indoor and outdoor safety and accessibility renovations, including lighting and ventilation improvements, smoke and carbon monoxide detector installation or repair, childproofing measures, ramp installation, deck or stair repairs, and more Modifications to assist children and families with Child health and safety proofing items, such as approved safe sleep surfaces, gates, locks for cabinets or unsafe spaces, approved covers for fireplaces, food handling and storage items Eligible applicants are nonprofit and for-profit childcare businesses.

Applicants must: high-need/low-access areas of Wyoming Be licensed, working toward licensure, or must accept Have not been previously awarded childcare start-up Applicants will be automatically connected with free technical support services from Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative , Wyoming Small Business Development Center , and the Wyoming Women's Business Links to a sample application, and the online application portal are available on the website when applications are being accepted.

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