Rural Child Care Program: School Districts and Community-Based Centers

This program provides financial support to public school districts and nonprofit organizations in rural Kansas and northwestern Missouri to establish or expand child care centers, enhancing their capacity and services for local families.

$175,000

Closed

KS, MO

Grant Description

The Patterson Family Foundation is launching a grant program to support child care centers in rural communities within Kansas and northwestern Missouri. This program targets public school districts and nonprofit community-based organizations that are either opening new child care centers or expanding existing ones. Eligible applicants can request funds for operational needs, training, certification, and minor capital improvements. The aim is to increase the capacity, ages served, and operational hours of child care centers in these rural areas. Applications are accepted from June 26, 2024, until 12 p.m. CST on July 30, 2024, with funds disbursed by the end of September 2024.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $175,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Additional Details

- Funding requests must be for year-round child care operations. Funds may cover utilities, staffing, program materials, and minor capital improvements but exclude Pre-K, Kindergarten, after-school, and summer programs. - Applicants must submit reports six months and one year after funding to provide project updates and budget details.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

Independent school districts

Additional Requirements

Must be 501(c)(3) organizations or public school districts. • Must be licensed child care centers or awaiting a temporary permit/licensing approval from the state.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Denise Schuele

denise@pffkc.org

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