Facilities Improvement Fund

Eligible Applicants

Additional Requirements

To be eligible for funding through CFMF FIF, applicants must be licensed child care providers serving, children between the ages of 0-12 years old who meet at least one of the following criteria: Newly licensed providers whose licenses were issued on or after May 1, 2022 Existing providers who have expanded their licensed capacity as of May 1, 2022 Existing providers who are currently in the process of expanding their licensed capacity Licensed family child care home or group child care home with an approved capacity variance from Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Head Start and Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) who also provide tuition-based child care. Providers changing their license type (ex: Family to Group Home; Group Home to Center-based). Providers with a provisional license. Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria: Can demonstrate they have the legal right to make changes to the facility as described in their project application. Acceptable documentation includes a lease, deed, or mortgage. For applicants currently leasing their facility, there must be a minimum of 2 years remaining on the lease. Provide proof of general liability insurance. For more information, visit Facilities Improvement Fund.

Geographic Eligibility

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