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Elevate Child Care Provider Grant | Will County Illinois Grant opportunities available to support early childhood development Applications Open Monday, February 3, 2025 Will County has allocated $250,000 in grant dollars to support the important work of early child care providers in Will County.
Child care providers pursue grant funding for educational materials, developmental support services, and/or improvements to physical space and technology. The “Elevate Will County – Child Care Provider Grant” represents a key priority for Will County: Supporting and empowering early childhood development throughout the county.
The grant is funded in the FY2025 budget, utilizing allocated dollars from the State of Illinois Cannabis Sales Tax. Will County is partnering with Birth to Five Illinois to administer the grant. Grant awards will range from $2,000 to $10,000.
The Application period is February 3, 2025 – March 14, 2025. Grants will be awarded on April 17, 2025. Virtual Technical Workshop Last Day to Submit Questions March 14, 2025 | 11:59 PM All applicants must be a DCFS Licensed Child Care Provider located in Will County serving children ages 0-5 .
Providers located within the Will County Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Areas will receive priority.
Providers who serve the following populations will also receive priority: DCFS Licensed childcare providers in the Will County R3 Zones who serve children ages birth to five years of age DCFS Licensed Providers who receive Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funds DCFS Licensed Providers who serve children 0-5 years of age whose families speak English as a Second Language (ESL) DCFS Licensed Providers who qualify for the Early Intervention program (program serves children birth to 2 years 11 months with developmental delays) DCFS Licensed Providers who serve children with a developmental or medical diagnosis (children birth to five years) DCFS Licensed Providers who serve children with an active Individually Education Plan (IEP) in the public school system (ages 3-5 years) Child care providers can pursue grant funding for educational materials, developmental support services, and improvements to physical space and technology.
Allowable use of funds include, but are not limited to, the following: Books, paper, crayons, art supplies, fine motor toys, STEAM/STEM resources, etc. Safety and sanitation (e.g. kitchenware, baby gates, outlet covers, door locks, safe cleaning supplies, gloves, changing tables, cubbies, etc.); Furniture, rugs, inviting child friendly environment; Paint, air filtration, water filtration; Signage; Gross motor materials/safe playground/fencing Security system(s)-Inside/Out & installation; Computer software to enhance services/tracking, enrollment, meals, waitlists, parent communication, screenings for children, etc.; Hardware for faculty (smartboard, tablets, laptops, projector/screen); Upgrading parent communication systems; Webpage software/updates Developmental Screening Tools; Hiring consultant(s)/trainer(s) to meet the needs of workforce, families, children; Social emotional program enhancement; Sensory related program enhancements (e.g. soundproofing, weighted blankets, etc.); Health screenings (mobile dental/health van, hearing and vision, medical checkup, remote services); Hiring remote services that target children’s needs (gross motor, language, fine motor, dramatic play, etc.); Healthy meal programming; Staff Recruitment/Hiring (hiring/retention bonuses NOT permitted) Will County is partnering with Birth to Five Illinois to administer this grant.
Technical Program Scoring Criteria Applicants attest to serving targeted high risk, high needs populations Budgeted items are cost-effective in relation to the proposed Narratives are completed for all line items, clearly detailing how applicant arrived at and calculated the budgeted amounts, including procurement details as applicable Applicant Experience and Risk Factor Additional information can be found on the Notice of Funding Opportunity Traducción al español disponible
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Child care providers in Will County, Illinois. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,000 - $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Elevate Will County – Child Care Provider Grant is funded by Will County Illinois. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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