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Find similar grantsEarly Childcare Initiative Fund Grants is sponsored by Salina Area United Way. The Early Childcare Initiative Fund Grants are for 501(c)(3) childcare centers. Monthly reporting is expected from recipients.
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Early Childcare Initiative Grants | Salina Area United Way Early Childcare Initiative Grants Early Childcare Initiative Grant Application The purpose of the Early Childcare Initiative Grant is to fund identified community needs. Consideration will be given to requests that align with the mission of the Salina Area United Way. The mission of the Salina Area United Way (SAUW) is to Strengthen Our Community.
Our priority areas and community goals are: Health: To increase the number of youth and adults who are healthy and avoiding risky behavior Education: To raise the graduation rate Financial Stability: To reduce the number of families who are financially unstable Total funds available for Early Childcare Initiative Grants will be determined annually by the Salina Area United Way Board of Directors. SAUW cannot meet every community need.
An organization may only receive the Early Childcare Initiative Grant once within 12 months. Exceptions may be made in cases when the organization requesting funding serves as the fiscal agent for another organization. Due to limited funding, partial grants may be awarded.
Funding is to be used to supplement the wage gap, bumping the hourly rate up as close to $15 per hour (Teachers' Assistants) and $18 per hour (Lead Teachers) as possible. Salina Area United Way staff and volunteers will review and evaluate all funding requests. The decision-making and approval process can take up to 45 days.
A lack of required information or an incomplete application will result in no funding. Download the Early Childcare Initiative Grant Policy and Application HERE Complete the application (incomplete applications will not be accepted - do not leave blanks, enter N/A if not applicable) Email completed application for your organization to Michelle Groopman at Mgroopman@unitedwaysalina.
org The deadline for the Early Childcare Initiative Grant application is on March 7th, 2025 at 12:00 PM (CST) . You can find the Early Childcare Initiative Grant Application HERE . Thank You to Our Sponsors
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) childcare centers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Early Childcare Initiative Fund Grants is funded by Salina Area United Way. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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