The City of Portland is seeking applications for Growing Child Care Grant Program (PGCC).
Donor Name: City of Portland
State: Maine
City: Portland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): Ongoing
Size of the Grant: $15,500
Details:
The focus of this program is on encouraging the start-up of home-based child care businesses for up to 12 children as well as assisting existing home-based child care, smaller center-based child care (less than 50 children), and out-of-school child care (before and after school) for-profit and nonprofit.
Funding Information
The Portland Growing Child Care Grant Program grants up to $15,500 for new child care businesses (home-based) and up to $11,000 for existing child care businesses.
New/Start-Up Home Based Child Care Business
Funding Structure
- First Funding Installment
- Up to $1,000 (paid directly to City Permitting/Inspections for Home Occupation and Conditional Use Permit, Red Cross for CPR/First Aid Training) to complete the permitting and licensing process, including but not limited to: fees, training, permits, and other costs to become fully licensed.
- Second Funding Installment (Provide copies of City Permits and State License Application)
- Up to $10,000 for start-up costs including but not limited to: infrastructure, supplies, equipment, etc.
- Final Funding Installment (Provide copy of State License)
- Up to $4,000 for initial payroll costs, etc.
- Additional $500 if Provider plans to accept the State of Maine Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) and demonstrates enrollment upon submitting this application.
Existing Child Care Business (including Home-Based, Out-of-School (before and after school) and Centers that serve less than 50 children.
Funding Structure
- Up to $10,000 grant
- Additional $500 if the Provider is currently accepting Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) or demonstrates enrollment upon submitting this application.
- Additional $500 if the Provider is willing to become a mentor site for CDA trainees in need of a practicum site.
Eligibility Criteria
New/Start-Up Home Based Child Care Business
- Business is located in Portland or desires to open home-based child care in Portland.
- Plan to care for 3-12 children for start-ups (strongly recommended applying to care for up to 12 children).
Existing Child Care Business
- Business is located in Portland
- Currently licensed
- Priority will be given to those with a willingness to open up additional slots as a result of this investment.
For more information, visit Portland Growing Child Care Grant.
