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Eligibility

All types of providers are encouraged to apply, including providers who are center-based, and those who operate family home childcare, group home childcare, and family childcare incubator projects. Licensed Exempt programs who receive funding from the public-school systems are not eligible for this funding.


Applicants can operate an existing early care business or be in the process of establishing a new early care business. Family home projects that want to become group homes are eligible as are group homes interested in becoming small centers. Programs may be a non-profit or for-profit business.

Grant Requirements

Projects must be in Connecticut.

Programs must be licensed by the OEC and in good standing. OR programs in the process of being licensed can apply but may be required to receive technical assistance to assist with the licensing requirements, and/or to increase fiscal management skills.

Providers must have separate business and personal bank accounts for use with LISC’s ACH
system.

Projects must address one or more of the project priorities:

  • Renovation to an existing, licensed location

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  • Renovation to a new location

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  • Indoor Learning Environment: furniture, equipment, and supplies supporting children's indoor learning spaces.

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  • Outdoor Learning Environment: furniture, equipment, and supplies supporting children's outdoor learning spaces.

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  • Health, Safety, and Accessibility: equipment and supplies to improve health and sanitation, state and local compliance, and compliance with code and regulation.

The application is now closed. If you would like more information about the grant or future opportunities, email us:

Grant Funding Priority

Grant funding will be prioritized for projects in hard-to-serve areas of the state that reach economically vulnerable populations. Priority will be given to applicants who are in towns with a high SVI, or enrolling a high percentage of children who are Care4Kids eligible. However, all interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

 

Describe your circumstance and need for this program in your narrative for review.

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You can view the list of towns and their SVI ratings below:

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