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Find similar grantsIndividual Professional Development Funds (IPDF) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Human Services (administered by Child Care Resource & Referral agencies and Illinois Action for Children). These funds are available to individual child care practitioners working to continue their professional development in early childhood education and care.
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Individual Professional Development Funds | Illinois Action for Children Individual Professional Development Funds Receive funding assistance for professional development trainings Professional development is key to staying current with best practices, enhancing skills, and providing high-quality care and education to young children.
By investing in professional development, providers can deepen their knowledge, expand their capabilities, and advance their careers in the early childhood education sector. Illinois Action for Children (IAFC) offers individual professional development funds to assist early childhood providers and educators in accessing training opportunities. The final date to submit an application is June 2, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be employed by a license or license-exempt program Must be a current member of the Gateways to Opportunity Registry Must be employed by a program that is listed on the Child Care Resources & Referral (CRR&R) agency Must be employed by a program providing child care in Cook County, Illinois. Programs outside of Cook County must contact the Illinois Network of Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRA) at 866.
697. 8278 or online to find your local CCR&R agency. Must be employed by a program with no unpaid financial obligations to the CRR&R agency or the IDHS-DEC.
The final date to submit an application is June 2, 2026. The CCR&R will notify you in writing if your application has been approved or denied. Read the Individual Professional Funds Guidelines Complete the Individual Professional Funds Application Gather required documents detailed in the guidelines Submit application and supporting documentation: La fecha límite para presentar una solicitud es el 2 de junio de 2026.
El CCR&R le notificará por escrito si su solicitud ha sido aprobada o denegada. Lea y complete las Pautas de Fondos Profesionales Individuales Complete la Solicitud de Fondos Profesionales Individuales Reúne los documentos requeridos detallados en las pautas Envíe la solicitud y la documentación de respaldo a continuación: Have Questions? Get Answers!
For more information, contact the Quality Improvement Funds team. qualityfunds@actforchildren. org Make Change for Illinois’ Children and Families Take action with us to build strong families and powerful communities by transforming child care and early learning in Illinois, so all our young children can fulfill their life’s potential.
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Individual Professional Development Funds (IPDF) is funded by Illinois Department of Human Services (administered by Child Care Resource & Referral agencies and Illinois Action for Children). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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