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Find similar grantsLicensing Compliance Grant for Family Child Care (LCGFCCP) is sponsored by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). A new grant for family child care providers to help with start-up, licensing, and quality upgrades. This directly supports the expansion and improvement of early childhood education services.
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Licensing Compliance Grant for Family Child Care Providers (LCGFCCP) | Division of Early Childhood Licensing Compliance Grant for Family Child Care Providers (LCGFCCP) A new grant opportunity to support quality improvements, start-up, and sustainability for family child care and center-based programs will be coming soon! More information will be available on this webpage.
The Licensing Compliance Grant for Family Child Care Providers exists to help registered family child care providers offset some of the costs of opening their child care programs. Eligibility is based upon certain income levels and family size. An applicant's annual income must not exceed 60% of Maryland's current State Median Income (SMI) for the applicant's family size.
*For each additional family member above 10 individuals, add $1,981 to the 60% of SMI figure shown for a family of 10. The Licensing Compliance Grant for Family Child Care Providers is operated in accordance with regulations set forth at COMAR 13A. 14.
07. These regulations specify eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the method by which awards are made. The Licensing Compliance Grant for Family Child Care Providers reimburses up to $1000 in expenses that a provider incurs to achieve or maintain compliance with family child care regulations.
Reimbursement is made in the form of a grant award.
(Updated 7/3/2020) Examples of program expenses that are eligible for reimbursement include: Provider medical examination fees Criminal background check fees Small household repairs in approved child care areas Approved child care training course fees Most expenses related to local water, sewer, fire, and health requirements Most program materials and equipment Many other costs identified as necessary for completion of the registration process
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Family child care providers in Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Licensing Compliance Grant for Family Child Care (LCGFCCP) is funded by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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