The Choice Bank is accepting applications for its Child Care Grant Program to support the families and economies of rural communities.
Donor Name: Choice Bank
State: North Dakota
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
This grant program will provide financial assistance to rural child care facilities in North Dakota so they can continue providing their community with care and education for their children. Licensed child care providers are eligible for this grant, whether you provide in-home child care services or operate a child care center.
Funding Opportunity
- Start-Up Support: Support of costs associated with establishing a new child care facility.
- Replacement or Expansion Costs: Support costs to expand new or existing facilities, renovate the facility, purchase new or replace/repair equipment, etc.
- One-time Operating Expenses: Funding of one-time expenses to support standard operating costs. Examples include training for staff, one-time hiring bonuses, one-time contributions to employees’ Health Savings Accounts, etc.
Funding Information
- Each facility is limited to receiving $10,000 in grant funding per calendar year.
- The grant period is for 12 months from the date of notification.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants for Choice Bank Child Care Grants Must:
- 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 based in and primarily serve families in the following counties: Burleigh, Cass, Cavalier, Dickey, Grand Forks, Kidder, LaMoure, Mercer, 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.
