The Child Care Grant Program provides financial assistance to rural child care facilities in North Dakota so they can continue providing their community with care and education for the children.
Donor Name: Choice Bank
State: North Dakota
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Licensed child care providers are eligible for this grant, whether you provide in-home child care services or operate a child care center.
Funding Information
Each facility is limited to receiving $10,000 in grant funding per calendar year.
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
- Costs associated with starting a new child care facility
- New equipment, materials, purchase(s)
- Facility renovations
- Hiring bonuses
- Other hiring expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be licensed by the state of North Dakota. New facilities must have a pending application.
- New facilities must be prepared to open within 6 months.
- Be a Choice customer OR be based in and primarily serve families in the following counties: Burleigh, Cass, Cavalier, Dickey, Grand Forks, Kidder, LaMoure, Pembina, Stark, Stutsman, or Walsh.
- The facility is in a community with a population of less than 10,000.
- Demonstrate general fiscal responsibility and agree to use the grant funds to further the quality of care provided to its children and families served. Facilities must be in good financial standing with no tax liens, judgments, etc.
- Funds may be used for reimbursement of a prior completed project (completed within the calendar year of your application) or can be used to pay for a planned project to take place no later than 12 months after your grant is awarded.
- Submit a complete and accurate application providing all requested information by the stated deadline.
For more information, visit Choice Bank.
