CFMT: Support and Enhancement Grants - Child Care Certificate Program

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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.