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MN Access to Technology-Business Management Grant

FIRST CHILDREN'S FINANCE

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)

    Eligibility

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

    Eligible Uses (for child care business management only)

  • 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

    Award Details

  • 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)

    Priority

    Grant priority given to:
  • Child care businesses with no or limited technology resources
  • Providers in Child Care Access Equity areas

    Contact Information

  • 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

How to Apply

Application Process

Current Round (Round 5):

  • Application Period: Open through 4:59 pm Friday, April 10, 2026

  • Application Languages Available:

  • - 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

    Resources Available:

  • Webinar recording (Fall 2025) on Access to Technology Grants

  • Grants Application Tutorial

  • Program guidelines and eligible uses documentation
  • Contact for Support:

  • Phone: 612-473-6020

  • Email: grants@firstchildrensfinance.org
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    Fields of Work

    child-caresmall-businesses

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