Funding Amount

$100,000 - $2,000,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

IMPROVE Child Care Grant

Status: Details limited in provided content; appears to be companion program to Community INNOVATION Grant

Geographic Scope: Alaska statewide

Funder: Child Care Connection Inc (thread Alaska)

Focus Areas:

  • Improving child care quality and capacity

  • COVID-19 response in child care sector
  • Total Funding Available: Approximately $8 million available between IMPROVE Child Care Grant and Community INNOVATION Grant programs combined

    Eligibility: Similar to Community INNOVATION Grant (nonprofits, government entities, tribes, private businesses)

    Budget Range: Projects expected to fall within $100,000 - $2,000,000 range, but may be considered outside posted range

    Project Timeline: All awarded projects expected to be completed by June 30, 2025

    Contact Information:

  • Email: info@threadalaska.org

  • Phone: 800.278.3723

  • Website: threadalaska.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Requirements:

  • Grant proposal

  • Budget documentation

  • W-9 form
  • Technical Assistance Available:

  • For local governments: Contact Alaska Municipal League

  • For private sector organizations: Contact Anchorage Community Land Trust

  • For nonprofits: Contact Zoe Olson at Foraker Group
  • Application Strategy:

  • Applicants should apply for the grant program (IMPROVE or INNOVATION) that best fits project goals, scope, and budget

  • Multiple goals within proposed project should be included in one proposal

  • This is a competitive grant measured against all received applications
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitschild-carecapacity-building

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