JSDC Daycare Expansion Assistance Program

Geographic Scope: Stutsman County, North Dakota

Program Type: Matching grant and interest-free loan for childcare facility expansion and startup

Funding Available

• Total Pool: $50,000 made available on a first-come, first-serve basis
• Per Project: 1:1 match, not to exceed $10,000 in matching funds
• Interest-Free Loan: Pro-rated and forgiven over 2 years, contingent upon project completion

Eligible Applicants

• New childcare startups
• Existing childcare facilities seeking remodels that directly increase capacity
• Building owners or store proprietors/tenants with lease authority or authorization from the owner
• Must have valid state of North Dakota childcare license (or be in process of obtaining one)

Eligible Costs

• Fixtures
• Furniture
• Equipment
• Construction-related build-out costs

Requirements

• Approval required before project start date
• All receipts must be submitted before reimbursement
• Project must be a licensed (or in process of licensing) childcare facility through the state of ND
• Providers receiving match dollars must remain in operation for minimum of 2 years from application date
• Failure to remain in operation for 2 years results in prorated return of grant dollars to JSDC
• New and existing providers receiving startup assistance are ineligible for any other JSDC programming assistance
• Applicant must maintain valid license for number of children or greater specified at time of application approval
• Tenants must have minimum of two years remaining on lease
• Subject building must be correctly zoned

Payment Terms

• Funds paid in lump sum at end of project as reimbursement of costs incurred

Contact Information

• Name: Alyssa Looysen, Director of Business Development
• Email: alyssa@growingjamestown.com
• Phone: 701-252-6861
• Mailing Address: PO Box 293, Jamestown, ND 58402
• Street Address: 120 2nd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401

Application Process

1. Initial Contact: Reach out to Alyssa Looysen, Director of Business Development at alyssa@growingjamestown.com or 701-252-6861
2. Pre-Approval: Obtain approval before project start date
3. Project Completion: Complete eligible improvements (fixtures, furniture, equipment, construction-related build-out)
4. Documentation: Gather all receipts for costs incurred
5. Submission: Submit all receipts to JSDC
6. Reimbursement: Receive lump sum reimbursement at end of project after receipt submission

Required Materials

• Evidence of valid or pending state of North Dakota childcare license
• Lease agreement (if applicable) showing minimum 2 years remaining
• Documentation of project costs and receipts
• Proof of zoning compliance
• Business plan or operational plan for childcare facility