ARPA Start Up / Expansion Grant
With the generous funding of Sheboygan County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, Family Connections is excited to announce Start Up and Expansion Grants for individuals interested in opening or expanding a childcare program.
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Start Up/Expansion Grants are designed to support existing and new childcare providers as they work to grow their businesses and offer additional childcare slots in Sheboygan County.
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To be eligible for a Start Up/Expansion Grant, providers must be fully licensed or in the pre-licensing stage. Proof of licensing status must be provided at the time of the application.
Sheboygan County Child Care Start-Up Grant
Family Connections is releasing a new grant opportunity for individuals looking to open a new regulated group child care program in Sheboygan County.
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the creation of new regulated group child care programs in Sheboygan County. These one-time grants are designed to increase publicly available, full-time child care capacity across the county.
Below are the links to the grant overview, application, and budget narrative. If you are interested in starting a group child care program in Sheboygan County, please fill out an application and follow the steps outlined in the grant overview.
Funded through Sheboygan County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds administered by Family Connections, Inc.​
Grants are one-time funding opportunities offered to both group and family providers to increase the number of available childcare slots by:
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Opening classrooms
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Opening new centers/family programs
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Increasing access to childcare in areas where it is currently unavailable
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The following grant amounts are available:
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Up to $10,000 for a Family Provider
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Up to $20,000 for a Group Center
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If awarded, grant dollars can be used for material or capital expenses related to opening or expanding childcare offerings.
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A subcommittee of the Sheboygan County ARPA Childcare Taskforce will review applications on a quarterly basis. Grants will be awarded based on the ability to meet the established goals of the grant program and funds available.
To apply for a grant or to learn more about this opportunity, contact Erin Williams.