Infant & Toddler Child Care Expansion Grant

Purpose: To increase the availability of child care for children birth to two in Buncombe County.

Funding Partner: The Biltmore Company and Buncombe Partnership for Children

Geographic Scope: Buncombe County, NC

Focus Areas: Addresses the documented shortage of child care slots for infants and toddlers.

Eligible Uses of Funds:

• Staff hiring bonuses
• Capital improvements to infant/toddler spaces
• Furniture and equipment purchases
• Outdoor environments
• Other costs associated with providing child care to infants and toddlers

Eligible Applicants: Child care providers in Buncombe County

Contact Information:

• Buncombe Partnership for Children
• 53 Asheland Avenue Suite 102A
• Asheville, NC 28801
• Phone: 828-285-9333
• Fax: 828-285-9933

Application Information

Applications are not currently being accepted as of March 2026. The organization is pursuing future funding to reopen the grant process. Applicants should check back in summer or fall 2026 for updates.

Required Materials

• Grant Guidelines must be reviewed before starting application (available on website)

Note: Specific application procedures and requirements are not available at this time due to the grant being closed.