MN Access to Technology-Business Management Grant
Funding Amount
$100 - $1,000
Deadline
April 10, 2026
Due tomorrow
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
MN Access to Technology-Business Management Grant
Funder: First Children's Finance, funded by the State of Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families
Geographic Scope: Minnesota
Program Purpose: Help licensed child care businesses access technology to improve business management efficiency.
Grant Rounds: Twice per year (Fall and Spring)
- Licensed family child care providers
- Licensed child care centers
- Tribally licensed child care
Eligibility
- Connectivity: New internet service installation or related hardware (modem, router, hotspot)
- Equipment: Smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer with monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer or multifunction printer with scan/copy functions
- Child care business management software: Accounting, spreadsheet or child care management software subscription
- Technology skill training
Eligible Uses (for child care business management only)
- Grant Range: $100 to $1,000
- Maximum: One grant per license/site per two-year period
- Expected Annual Distribution: Approximately 200-250 grants per year (half in each Fall and Spring round)
Award Details
- Child care businesses with no or limited technology resources
- Providers in Child Care Access Equity areas
Priority
Grant priority given to:- Phone: 612-473-6020
- Email: grants@firstchildrensfinance.org
- Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday–Friday; 6:30–8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings
- Services: Accommodation and interpreter services available upon request
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process
Current Round (Round 5):
- English
- Somali
- Spanish
Application Materials:
1. Click on application link (available in English, Somali, or Spanish)
2. Complete online application form
3. Submit before 4:59 pm on deadline date
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