CCR&R SRTC Workforce Echo Grant

CCR&R SRTC Workforce Echo Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Agenda For Children
Amount: Approximately US $1,000
Last Updated: December 09, 2025

Summary

The CCR&R SRTC Workforce Echo Grant aims to support childcare providers in Louisiana by offering workforce retention funds. Qualified centers can receive approximately $1,000 for bonuses or salary subsidies, applicable to various childcare staff roles. The grant is specifically for Type I, II, or III centers and Family Childcare Centers with academic approval, located in designated parishes. This funding is made possible through Louisiana School Readiness Tax Credits.

Overview

CCR&R SRTC WORKFORCE ECHO GRANT The purpose of the CCR&R SRTC ECHO GRANT is to provide workforce retention grant funds. These grant funds can be used for one-time bonuses, salary subsidies for current and new staff. This applies to all childcare staff (teachers, floaters, cleaners, cooks, and admin) but excludes directors and owners. Academically Approved Family Child Care Providers may use the funds to pay substitutes. These funds are not to be used to cover regular payroll. Individual Grant Amounts Each approved site will receive approximately $1K in workforce retention grant funding. Approved sites in Plaquemines Parish, please see special guidance for this grant in your application. This grant is made possible by funding generated through the Louisiana School Readiness Tax Credits (SRTCs). We thank the many Louisiana businesses who believe in the importance of high-quality early care and education and who make this support possible.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible to apply for this grant, childcare providers must meet all of the following criteria: Must be either a Type I, II or III Childcare Center or a Family Childcare Center (FCC) with Academic Approval.Must be located in one of the following parishes: Assumption, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Tammany, Terrebonne, or Washington Must be in good standing with Agenda for Children, ECHO Fund, and Licensing requirements

Ineligibility

Schools and stand-alone Head Start Programs are not eligible for this grant opportunity.