CFMT: Support and Enhancement Grants - Child Care Certificate Program
Funding Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
CFMT: Support and Enhancement Grants - Child Care Certificate Program
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: October 03, 2025
Summary
The CFMT Support and Enhancement Grants provide financial assistance to licensed childcare providers in Tennessee, enabling them to apply for a minimum of $4,000 for equipment, program enhancements, and consultancy services. Additionally, participants in the Child Care Certificate Program can request an extra $1,000. Agencies in economically distressed counties identified by the Governor are also eligible for further funding, supporting early childhood education in Tennessee.Overview
Grant Funding ChildcareTennessee administers a variety of grants to child care programs licensed with the Tennessee Department of Human Services to support early childhood education in Tennessee. Programs can apply for items in three separate categories: Equipment Program enhancements and supplies Coaches and consultants Support and Enhancement Grants - Child Care Certificate Program Support and Enhancement Grants allow any childcare provider licensed with the Tennessee Department of Human Services to apply for at least $4,000 to enhance equipment, programs, including supplies, and consultants, and coaches. Programs participating in the Child Care Certificate Program (CCCP) are eligible to apply for an additional $1,000. Child care agencies in economically distressed counties identified in by the Governor’s office may apply for an additional $1,000. These counties are Lake, Hardeman, Perry, Clay, Bledsoe, Scott, Hancock and Cocke.Eligibility
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