Early Childhood Education Support Fund Grant

The Early Childhood Education Support Fund, managed by the Bartlesville Community Foundation, aims to provide essential financial support to licensed childcare providers in Washington County, Oklahoma. This fund focuses on assisting those who care for children aged 0-4, helping them achieve and maintain national accreditation. By fostering high-quality educational environments, the fund ensures that families have access to safe and nurturing care for their youngest members, ultimately strengthening the community.

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CURRENT FUNDING FOCUS: Emergency Needs/Stabilization:
The Emergency Needs & Stabilization Grant is intended to fill short-term, one-time needs for licensed childcare providers in Washington County, Oklahoma to help ensure community access to childcare following an unexpected operating expense.
Qualifying Emergency
The request must stem from a sudden, unavoidable circumstance occurring within the past 60 days that places the program at risk of temporary closure, capacity reduction, loss of enrolled children, or significant/unexpected loss of critical supplies. Examples include but are not limited to:
Unexpected facility damage (storm, fire, plumbing, large appliance failure)

Required health and safety repairs identified by licensing inspection
Equipment failure essential to operation (refrigeration/freezer, sanitation, security, heating/cooling, vehicle (if transporting))
Safety-related compliance costs required to maintain license
Emergency capacity growth – increased available spots in your program as a result of a community change/need

Eligibility

EligibilityLicensed childcare provider in Washington County, OK Facing an unexpected expense that threatens continuation of care, not covered with other funding Grant request between $500 to $1,000 One-time stabilization assistance per site within 12-month period Payment made directly to vendor/service provider when possible Receipts or other documentation confirming grant intent may be required

Ineligibility

Routine operating expenses (utilities, payroll, curriculum, etc.), subsidy advancement, predictable budget gaps, business assistance/financial relief, expansion projects, or long-term financial sustainability issues do not qualify.