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New Employer Workforce (NEW) Care Partnership Grants is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services Unit. This grant pilots partnerships between non-profit or for-profit child care organizations and private employers to design and implement strategies that expand child care access and capacity to serve the employer's workforce in Tennessee.
The goal is to add licensed child care slots through expansion of existing agencies or creation of new ones, increasing the availability of affordable, safe, healthy, and developmentally rich child care.
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Tennessee’s NEW Care Partnerships Pilot Program | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Site search Enter your search query Submit Tennessee’s NEW Care Partnerships Pilot Program Tennessee introduced the Non-profit and Employer Workforce Grants program, a pilot investing $15 million per year for three years in grants.
Businesses, Nonprofits, State Government Employees, Parents, Children, Childcare Providers In 2024, Tennessee introduced the Non-profit and Employer Workforce Grants program, a pilot investing $15 million per year for three years in grants that foster partnerships between employers and childcare providers.
in available government funding childcare centers eligible for grants Tennessee’s childcare capacity was not meeting the needs of its workforce. The state recognized that traditional funding solutions might not solve these gaps. There was also a recognition that many childcare providers are small businesses and lack the capital to expand.
There was a need to develop a new partnership model—getting employers and childcare providers to collaborate in creating innovative solutions that wouldn’t happen otherwise, with the aid of government support. The Tennessee Department of Human Services launched the Non-profit and Employer Workforce (NEW) Grants program in 2024, funded by a dedicated Childcare Improvement Fund.
The NEW grants program invites non-profit organizations to collaborate with private employers in developing innovative solutions to expand childcare access for working families. For example, opening a childcare center near a factory that runs until midnight for second shift workers.
Grants may be used to pay for a facility expansion, staff hiring, upgrading equipment, but only if there’s a formal employer partner committing to use the slots or help sustain the program. The government of Tennessee emphasizes that proposals should focus on meeting the unique needs of employees’ families while also supporting the long-term financial health of childcare providers.
For all awarded grants, state funds will match the level of monetary support invested by the employer throughout the grant term. The three-year pilot provides $15 million in government funding a year.
Up to 100% of childcare development and infrastructure cost covered, and Tyson Food’s grant provided childcare slots for 100 children Up to 24,000 childcare provider employees impacted $15 million guaranteed government funding per year Focus on non-traditional needs: Use the program to fill gaps the market is not addressing. Encourage proposals that serve infants, odd hours, or remote areas.
This targets the intervention to where it’s most transformative. Require employer commitment: Make the employer’s financial involvement mandatory for further impact. Tennessee’s grant criteria demanded a formal employer partner and service to that employer’s employees.
This ensures the resulting childcare is utilized by the workforce and that employers have an incentive to keep it going. Suggested Implementation Timeline https://www. tn.
gov/humanservices/news/2024/2/1/tennessee-department-of-human-services-launches-grant-opportunity-investing-funds-to-expand-employer-partnerships-for-child-care-in-tennessee-. html https://www. tn.
gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/NEW%20Employer%20Partnerships%20Application%20Guide%20Updated%202025. pdf https://www. wkrn.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit or for-profit child care organizations licensed with the Tennessee Department of Human Services, partnering with private employers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
New Employer Workforce (NEW) Care Partnership Grants is funded by Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services Unit. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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