Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Geographic Scope: Minnesota
Purpose: Awards related to Child Development Associate (CDA) credential programs
Program supporting early educators in obtaining and completing the nationally recognized Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Child Care Aware of Minnesota offers CDA learning through Eager-to-Learn (ETL) with both instructor-led online courses and hybrid models.
Focus Areas:
- CDA credential attainment
- Early childhood professional development
- Workforce credentialing
How to Apply
Application Process
CDA Program Options:
- Instructor-Led Online Course: Scheduled chat times with instructors plus portfolio assignments outside scheduled times
- Hybrid Model: Live virtual components via Zoom, text-based learning, and portfolio assignments
What's Included:
- All 120 hours of required training in eight subject areas
- Guidance in completing other CDA requirements including professional portfolio
- Clear, complete information about expectations
Support Provided:
- Technology support with video tutorials
- Customer support team responding within one business day
- Administrator support including CDA competency books and automatic credit verification
Contact: Ashley Marek, AshleyM@childcareawaremn.org or 651.290.9704 ext. 109
What Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2021
- 40
- Total given
- $638K
- Median grant
- $16K
- Range
- $13K–$21K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: St. Paul, MN; St Cloud, MN; Plymouth, MN.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Child care
- Professional development
- Workforce development
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