Grants for Licensed & Registered Child Care Programs
Child Care Stabilization Grant Opportunity has closed
The final application period closed on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 11:59 pm MDT.
Funded providers must be in good standing with Montana Child Care Licensing to receive funding.
Licensed and Registered child care providers applied for funding to stabilize their child care business. This includes support to maintain or resume offering child care services. Providers received grant funds up to 45% of their operating expenses. Funds can be used for operating expenses like personnel costs, rent and utilities, health and safety training, facility maintenance, equipment and more.
Allowable operating expenses include:
- Personnel costs including benefits, premium pay, bonuses, and recruitment and retention
- Rent or mortgage
- Facility expenses including utilities, insurance, maintenance, and minor improvements
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) including cleaning and sanitation supplies and services
- Training and professional development for staff on health and safety practices
- Equipment and supplies in response to COVID-19
- Goods and services necessary to maintain or resume services
Please see our FAQ Document
Quarterly Report forms and instructions will be emailed to you.
Stabilization Grant Resources
- Information from the Office of Head Start on supporting child care staff
- Guidance on the Quarterly Report for the Child Care Stabilization Grant
Montana's Stabilization Grant Town Hall Meeting Recording - October 7, 2021
Family Child Care Resources for Improving Business Practices - Tom Copeland
The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance partnered with Tom Copeland to provide tips to make your family child care business a success.
Help is on the Way! Supporting Family Child Care to Prepare for Stabilization Grants - Tom Copeland
The final application period closed on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 11:59 pm MDT. Funded providers must be in good standing with Montana Child Care Licensing to receive funding.
Step 1: Check your eligibility
Step 2: If the provider is eligible, apply to the grant
Step 3: DPHHS processes and reviews the application
Step 4: Provider receives a request for additional information, a notice of award, or a denial letter
Step 5: Provider receives funds quarterly
Step 6: Provider submits quarterly reports to DPHHS
Step 7: DPHHS monitors provider funds