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Early Childhood – ROBINS FOUNDATION Early Childhood Resources Our focus on early childhood care and education (ECCE ) Children thrive when they have the support of responsive, nurturing families and access to high-quality early learning experiences. These early influences contribute significantly to brain development, school readiness, and long-term wellbeing. Robins Foundation has long prioritized early childhood care and education (ECCE) because it has the power to change lives, improve a child’s developmental trajectory, strengthen families, and generate lasting impact across our community. We’re committed to elevating ECCE for children from prenatal to age five, and to continually learning and improving how we invest in this critical stage of development. Virginia ranks as the 10th most expensive state for childcare expenses. On average, infant child care costs in Virginia consume over 13% of household income for middle-income families, double what the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines as “affordable.” This means that only 22.6% of Virginians can afford infant care and many lower-income families cannot afford child care at all. Access to high-quality early childhood experiences sets children and their support systems up for long-term success by: Equipping parents to be their children’s best first teachers Providing support for child development and general well-being Preparing children for school and lifelong learning We believe the path to a brighter future for Richmond’s children starts now. With a renewed, community-driven strategy guiding our approach, we’re doubling down on the programs, partnerships, and policies that support young children, their families, and those who care for them. Read More About ECCE Approach Parents are their children’s ‘first teachers,’ and children’s experiences during their first five years of life have major impacts on school readiness. We are committed to supporting nonprofits that help parents and caregivers build their skills and knowledge and gain access to affordable, high-quality early childhood services. This includes efforts to rethink how services can be delivered in a family-centric way and strategically expanding programs that specifically address the needs and concerns of our region’s families. Access to high quality programming is critical to the healthy development of young children. These programs help provide children with a solid foundation for their social, emotional, cognitive, and academic growth. That is why we are committed to supporting diverse ECCE providers, recognizing that a wide-variety of program models are necessary to meet the unique needs of young children and their support systems. Our current ECCE system faces massive challenges in the form of worker shortages, sub-living wages, and limited government support. These persistent issues
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Early Childhood – ROBINS FOUNDATION Early Childhood Resources Our focus on early childhood care and education (ECCE ) Children thrive when they have the support of responsive, nurturing families and access to high-quality early learning experiences. These early influences contribute significantly to brain development, school readiness, and long-term wellbeing.
Robins Foundation has long prioritized early childhood care and education (ECCE) because it has the power to change lives, improve a child’s developmental trajectory, strengthen families, and generate lasting impact across our community. We’re committed to elevating ECCE for children from prenatal to age five, and to continually learning and improving how we invest in this critical stage of development.
Virginia ranks as the 10th most expensive state for childcare expenses. On average, infant child care costs in Virginia consume over 13% of household income for middle-income families, double what the U. S.
Department of Health and Human Services defines as “affordable. ” This means that only 22. 6% of Virginians can afford infant care and many lower-income families cannot afford child care at all.
Access to high-quality early childhood experiences sets children and their support systems up for long-term success by: Equipping parents to be their children’s best first teachers Providing support for child development and general well-being Preparing children for school and lifelong learning We believe the path to a brighter future for Richmond’s children starts now.
With a renewed, community-driven strategy guiding our approach, we’re doubling down on the programs, partnerships, and policies that support young children, their families, and those who care for them. Read More About ECCE Approach Parents are their children’s ‘first teachers,’ and children’s experiences during their first five years of life have major impacts on school readiness.
We are committed to supporting nonprofits that help parents and caregivers build their skills and knowledge and gain access to affordable, high-quality early childhood services. This includes efforts to rethink how services can be delivered in a family-centric way and strategically expanding programs that specifically address the needs and concerns of our region’s families.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit child care providers serving children 0 to 5 in Chesterfield, Henrico, Petersburg, or the City of Richmond. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $25,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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View Foundation ProfileApplication snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Up to $25,000; eligibility guidance Licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit child care providers serving children 0 to 5 in Chesterfield, Henrico, Petersburg, or the City of Richmond.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Access to high quality programming is critical to the healthy development of young children. These programs help provide children with a solid foundation for their social, emotional, cognitive, and academic growth. That is why we are committed to supporting diverse ECCE providers, recognizing that a wide-variety of program models are necessary to meet the unique needs of young children and their support systems.
Our current ECCE system faces massive challenges in the form of worker shortages, sub-living wages, and limited government support. These persistent issues make it increasingly difficult for the region’s early childhood workforce to adequately serve our children. These issues also make this career path even more difficult to pursue for individuals who are committed to supporting our youngest residents.
We are dedicated to supporting efforts that expand staffing for ECCE providers, offer professional development opportunities, strengthen the early childhood workforce pipeline, and help pay early childhood educators what they deserve. An effective early childhood system is not possible without transforming local, state, and federal policies.
We are committed to supporting policy & advocacy partners, civic leaders, and grassroots coalitions as they work to both increase public awareness about the importance of ECCE and to support strategic policy initiatives that benefit providers, teachers, families, and other members of the early childhood community.
Lack of access to ECCE impacts us all Access to early care and education programs is an important issue that impacts families across the socioeconomic spectrum. Efforts to better support the early childhood system and strengthen the existing landscape of early care and education programs have the potential to benefit nearly all families in the region.
Visit our News & Resources page to find articles and resources on early childhood care and education, and read about Robins’ commitment to this space. EC Resources or News & Insights Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Grants Robins Foundation invests in children ages 0–5 and their families through two distinct grant opportunities: SPARK Grants and SEED Grants.
SPARK Grants SEED Grants S upporting P rograms t hat A dvance R eadiness f or K ids SPARK Grants fuel innovative nonprofit programs that ignite early learning, strengthen family engagement, foster workforce development, and support advocacy efforts. S trengthening E arly E ducation D elivery SEED Grants help to grow and strengthen high-quality early care and education settings.
SPARK Grants are for: Nonprofit organizations that focus on programs that support young children (ages 0–5), families with young children, or advocacy for young children. SEED Grants are for: Small nonprofit early childhood care and education providers that serve children 0 to 5 and have a specific, time-sensitive need.
Funding examples include, but are not limited to: A program that provides books and literacy support Policy & Advocacy efforts focused on young children and their families See below for more details. Funding examples include, but are not limited to: Professional development for teachers Updated curriculum and/or teaching materials See below for more details.
Grants begin at $25,000 SEED Grant amount: Flexible grants of up to $25,000 SPARK Grant schedule & timeline: There are two grant cycles (opportunities to apply for SPARK Grants) each year. Although the timelines may change slightly, generally the first cycle opens in January with grants awarded in June, and the second cycle opens in July with grants awarded in December.
If you are registered through our grant portal, you will be notified when the grant cycles open. The SPARK Grant application process is more complex and grants take longer to be awarded and processed. From pre-application to grant award is typically five months.
Organizations are eligible for SPARK grants every other grant cycle. SEED Grant schedule & timeline: SEED Grants are typically awarded within 30 days of applying. The SEED Grant application process is streamlined, and grants are awarded more quickly.
Organizations are eligible for SEED grants once every calendar year. Click here to access the grants portal to complete a profile and be notified when the grant cycle opens. If you have previously created a login and profile in our grants portal, AkoyaGo, you do not need to do so again.
How to apply: Click here to fill out the streamlined SEED Grant application (no login required). Not sure which grant program you should apply for? Please reach out to Stephanie Keller, Early Childhood Program and Operations Coordinator, at stephanie.
keller@robinsfdn. org . Which projects and organizations are eligible?
Primarily support children and their families during prenatal stages through age 5 Serve community members in Richmond City, Chesterfield, Henrico, and/or Petersburg Qualify as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations While we deeply value the many ways organizations strengthen our community, some proposals fall outside Robins Foundation’s current funding priorities.
We do not fund projects that focus solely on: Travel to conferences, meetings, or other events Addressing budget shortfalls or cash flow needs Capital investments or major building projects Religious-based activities Organizations with a religious affiliation remain eligible if their programs, curriculum, and admissions are secular.
A note about the ineligibility of proposals that focus on basic needs: Robins Foundation recognizes that housing insecurity, limited access to nutritious food, and a lack of other basic necessities pose serious challenges to a child’s healthy development and school readiness. However, due to finite resources, our board has made the strategic decision to focus on early childhood care & education, rather than basic needs.
Not sure if you’re eligible for one of our grants? Any questions about your eligibility can be directed to grants@robinsfdn. org .
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