Child Care Sustainability Grant Information Session
This session provides details about the Whatcom/Bellingham ARPA Grant focusing on innovative approaches to child care sustainability. Find out about provider eligibility criteria, funding focus on recovery and improvement, eligible use of funds, and more to support licensed child care businesses impacted by COVID-19.
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Welcome to the Info Session for the Welcome to the Info Session for the Whatcom/Bellingham ARPA Grant Whatcom/Bellingham ARPA Grant Innovative Approaches to Child Care Sustainability Innovative Approaches to Child Care Sustainability Hosted by C-RECC NW for Whatcom County licensed Child Care providers
The WHO and WHY The WHO and WHY The Innovative Approaches to Child Care Sustainability funding is jointly financed by Whatcom County and City of Bellingham s federal allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham have contracted C-RECC NW as the distributor of grant funds and monitor of grant progress. Primary objective of ARPA grant program is stabilizing and improving licensed child care businesses that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants requests should focus on efforts to build organizational and workforce stability in order to support the child care needs of local families.
PROVIDER ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Licensed child care business/provider located in Whatcom County and currently open (Licensed prior to March 31, 2022) Valid/current DCYF Child Care License Suffered business losses (revenue) and business interruption (lower enrollment) due to COVID- 19 impact Business is not facing any pending litigation or legal action; is not suspended or debarred from the use of federal funds; and is not delinquent on any taxes Ability to accomplish the goals/plan submitted in application within the financial award range based on child care business size, and within contract timeline
FUNDING FOCUS: RECOVERY & IMPROVEMENT Innovative Approaches to Child Care Sustainability grant focuses on strengthening the child care industry in Whatcom County and allows you to be creative with your business recovery & improvement plan to achieve long term sustainability. You have flexibility to choose where you want/need assistance.
ELIGIBLE USE OF FUNDS Use of funding includes but is not limited to: Staff innovation strategies Support staff wages IEP teacher wages Increased pay/competitive wage Employee Benefit options Staff training and incentives Team building, employee recognition/award program Minor home or facility repair/renovation for licensing health and safety compliance Environmental enhancement Modifications to support children with special needs Rent/Mortgage, utilities, maintenance, food costs, etc. Education supplies including materials needed to care for children with special care needs Personal Protective Equipment to protect staff and young children s exposure to illness
NON-ELIGIBLE USE OF FUNDS Non-Eligible use include but are not limited to: Large home/facility repairs and improvements Capital projects Start-up costs Credit Card debt, capital debt, business/personal loans
Award range based on business size Award Range Type of Facility Family Child Care (capacity 6-12) Center (capacity Under 50) Center (capacity Over 50) $3,000 - $15,000 $10,000 $50,000 $20,000 - $100,000 $5,000 - $20,000 School Age Only $10,000 - $35,000 Outdoor Nature-Based
Contract Details Grant recipients will contract with C-RECC and the Opportunity Council. Funds will be distributed to grantee who agrees to: Submit a plan for use of funds in the form of an Implementation Plan that outlines how and when funds will be used for the duration of 1 year Spend funds only as outlined in Implementation Plan OR formally apply for a change of plan Submit a monthly update of grant spending & implementation progress Agree to 12 months of business stabilization and technical assistance support and coaching with a Child Care Aware coach Keep receipts and spending records for six years beyond project completion Provide evidence of grant use and outcomes in the form of photographs, testimonies, and surveys Agree to grant 2 grant monitoring visits from C-RECC representative Comply with all applicable laws, regulations and rules, including relevant taxation
Preparing for the application Information to have ready: DCYF License number, initial license date and capacity including ages. UBI number (if you have one) February 2020/pre-pandemic enrollment and lowest enrollment during pandemic (approx. ok) Closures due to pandemic 2022 gross revenue Amount requested and what you intend to use the funding for. A narrative statement of 300 words or less is part of the application.
Application Process The Innovative Approaches to Child Care Sustainability grant application will re- open on October 20, 2023. The application can be found on the C-RECC webpage, located at www.ccanorthwest.org/c-recc/ Once your application is received, C-RECC will reach out to you with instructions and assistance for developing a 12 month Implementation Plan Your application & Implementation Plan will be presented to the grant committee and approved, or sent back for modifications After committee approval: C-RECC will send you a contract via DocuSign You will set up a Vendor Account with Opportunity Council Payment is sent!
Questions or Comments? Contact us at: childcarebiz@oppco.org
