How much funding does Minnesota Child Care Facility Revitalization Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Minnesota Child Care Facility Revitalization Grant?

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Minnesota Child Care Facility Revitalization Grant

Q: How often is Minnesota Child Care Facility Revitalization Grant offered?

Minnesota Child Care Facility Revitalization Grant runs on an annual cycle.

First Children's Finance

Foundation Annual Child Care Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

Licensed family child care providers
Licensed child care centers
Tribally licensed child care providers
Indoor projects and purchases only (specific eligible uses documented in guidelines)

Overview

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

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What First Children's Finance actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 80
Total given: $1.08M
Median grant: $12K
Range: $5,283–$50K

By dollars: Minnesota 80%, Vermont 12%, Wisconsin 9%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN; Plymouth, MN; Saint Paul, MN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Craftsbury Saplings · Craftsbury, VT

Vt childcare feasability project

$50K
Langlade County Economic Development Corporation · East St Paul, MN

Wi provider paticipant stipend

$26K
Calumet County - Child Care Resource & Referral · Kimberly, WI

Wi provider paticipant stipend

$26K
United Way of Sheboygan County Inc · St Cloud, MN

Wi provider paticipant stipend

$25K
Mauston School District · Plymouth, MN

Wi provider paticipant stipend

$25K