IMPROVE Child Care Grant

Geographic Scope: Alaska statewide

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

Contact Information:

• Email: info@threadalaska.org
• Phone: 800.278.3723
• Website: threadalaska.org

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