First Children’s Finance is pleased to announce our new Child Care Facility Revitalization Grants program, made possible by funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Facility revitalization grants can used by Minnesota child care centers, family child care providers, certified child care centers, and legal unlicensed providers registered with CCAP to address facility improvements and related equipment. For full details and more information visit First Children’s Finance
The grant program will operate for the next two years, with applications accepted every three months between Spring 2022 and Spring 2024.
Current Grant Round: March 29-April 12, 2022
Next Round: May 15-June 1, 2022
Grant Purpose
Applicants may apply for a grant to complete facility improvements, minor renovations, and related equipment and services, including assistance to meet licensing requirements to establish, maintain, or expand licensed and legal unlicensed child care sites. Grant funds may not be used for construction or major renovation of facilities.
Maximum Grant Amounts by Provider Type
Licensed Child Care Centers (For Profit/Nonprofit) Up to $20,000
Certified Child Care Centers Up to $10,000
Licensed Family Child Care Up to $15,000
Legal, Unlicensed Provider Registered with CCAP Up to $500