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Support and Enhancement Grants from Childcare Tennessee (Tennessee Department of Human Services) provide funding to licensed child care providers to improve equipment, programs, supplies, and coaching services. Any child care provider licensed with the Tennessee Department of Human Services may apply for at least $4,000 in base funding.
Programs participating in the Child Care Certificate Program (CCCP) are eligible for an additional $1,000, and providers in economically distressed counties — including Lake, Hardeman, Perry, Clay, Bledsoe, Scott, Hancock, and Cocke — may apply for an additional $1,000, bringing the maximum to $6,000. Safety Supplemental Grants of up to $4,000 are also available for programs enhancing safety and security.
Separate one-time $1,000 Supplemental Grants cover specializations in infant/toddler care, mental health endorsement, and administrator credentials.
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Childcare Tennessee Grants – Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Childcare Tennessee administers grants to child care programs licensed with the Tennessee Department of Human Services to support early childhood education in Tennessee. A Launch Grant may be awarded to a new child care agency that is currently in the Pre-Licensure process and moving towards a Provisional License.
Specific requirements must be met for an agency to qualify for this grant. Compliance Establishment Grant A Compliance Establishment Grant may be awarded to a child care agency that has previously received a Launch Grant and has now moved to a Continuous License. Specific requirements must be met for an agency to qualify for this grant.
Compliance Expansion Grant A Compliance Expansion Grant may be awarded to an existing child care agency that is expanding to increase capacity. Specific requirements must be met for an agency to qualify for this grant. Please contact your PreLicensure Program Specialist or your Licensing Consultant for further details.
Support and Enhancement Grants expand_more Support and Enhancement Grants allow any child care provider licensed with the Tennessee Department of Human Services to apply for at least $4,000 to enhance equipment, programs, including supplies, and consultants and coaches. Programs participating in the Child Care Certificate Program (CCCP) are eligible to apply for an additional $1,000.
Child care agencies in economically distressed counties identified in by the Governor’s office may apply for an additional $1,000. These counties are Lake, Hardeman, Perry, Clay, Bledsoe, Scott, Hancock and Cocke. Safety Supplemental Grants expand_more Licensed child care programs with the TDHS seeking to enhance safety and security in their programs can apply for up to $4,000.
Supplemental Grants expand_more Licensed child care programs may be eligible to apply for one-time $1,000 Supplemental Grants. Providers must have applied and have been approved for the current Support and Enhancement Grant cycle, as well as meet other eligibility requirements.
Supplemental Grants are available in five categories: Family and Group Child Care Specialization Infant/Toddler Specialization Mental Health Endorsement Preschool/Pre-K Specialization Tennessee Early Childhood Education Administrator Credential (TECPAC) Applications are by referral-only through the appropriate partner organization for each grant.
Establishment Grant expand_more New child care programs in good standing with the TDHS pre-licensing program may apply for an Establishment Grant in any amount up to $1,000 per licensed slot, up to maximum of $100,000. These applications are invitation-only after providers have completed the required steps with pre-licensing.
Expansion Grant expand_more Existing TDHS-licensed child care agencies who participate in the Child Care Certificate Program may apply for an Expansion Grant in any amount up to $1,000 per licensed slot, up to maximum of $100,000. For a complete list of eligibility requirements, licensed child care providers should visit ChildcareTennessee. com .
“Having funds available to Little Wonders was absolutely essential. We needed everything. This grant allowed us to offer really high quality from the get-go.
” Zarabeth Davis, Little Wonders Early Learning Academy, Nashville, TN This project is funded through a grant with Tennessee Department of Human Services and Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Any child care provider licensed with the Tennessee Department of Human Services; additional funds available for CCCP participants and providers in economically distressed counties. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates At least $4,000; up to $6,000 with additional eligibility Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Community Economic Development Projects is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). This program awards discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. The goal is to address objectives such as decreasing dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas.
Adoption Opportunities is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau. This program aims to eliminate barriers to adoption and provide permanent, loving home environments for children from foster care, particularly those with special needs. It supports activities that promote knowledge development and services for children and families.