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Minnesota Child Care Facility Revitalization Grant

FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE

Foundation Annual Child Care Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Minnesota Child Care Facility Revitalization Grant

Funder: First Children's Finance, funded by State of Minnesota

Geographic Scope: Minnesota

Program Purpose: Support child care providers in revitalizing their facilities through indoor projects or purchases.

    Recent Program Updates

  • Round 10 Status: Application window has closed; final reports due May 15, 2026
  • Program Modification: Due to funding changes, only INDOOR projects or purchases are now eligible
  • Project Timeline: Four months allowed for project completion

    Eligibility

  • Licensed family child care providers
  • Licensed child care centers
  • Tribally licensed child care providers

Eligible Uses

Indoor projects and purchases only (specific eligible uses documented in guidelines)

    Impact Data (Rounds 1-10)

  • 58% of grants awarded to providers in Greater Minnesota
  • 42% awarded to providers in seven-county Metro
  • 84% awarded to white providers
  • 16% awarded to providers of color
  • 67% awarded to family child care providers
  • 33% awarded to child care centers

    Contact Information

  • Email: grants@firstchildrensfinance.org
  • Phone: 612-473-6020
  • Resources: Impact Report available online
  • Languages: Guidelines available in English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong

How to Apply

Application Process

Round 10 Status: Application window is closed (final reports due May 15, 2026)

For Active Grant Holders:

  • Final Report Tutorial available online

  • Report submission deadline: May 15, 2026
  • For Future Rounds:

  • Check website for announcements on next grant round opening
  • Available Resources:

  • Facility Revitalization Grant Guidelines (English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong)

  • Informational Recording: Facility Revitalization Grant Round 10

  • Eligible Uses documentation

  • Impact Report with award distribution by region
  • Contact for Questions:

  • Email: grants@firstchildrensfinance.org

  • Phone: 612-473-6020
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    child-care

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