MN Access to Technology-Security Camera Grant

MN Access to Technology-Security Camera Grant

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

Geographic Scope: Minnesota

Program Purpose: Support licensed child care centers in meeting statutory requirements for video security cameras in infant and toddler rooms, effective July 1, 2026.

Statutory Background

Under Minnesota law, a licensed child care center required to post a maltreatment investigation memorandum under section 142B.16, subdivision 5, or 142B.18, subdivision 6 must have at least one closed-circuit video security camera in each room designated for infants or toddlers.

Eligibility

• Licensed Child Care Centers only

Camera Requirements

Grantee-purchased cameras must: 1. Be turned on and recording at all times the licensed child care center is in operation 2. Record and display accurate date and time 3. Have display resolution of 720p or higher 4. Have frames per second (fps) rate of 15 or higher 5. Be positioned to provide maximum visibility of the room 6. If one camera is insufficient to view at least 80% of square footage, additional cameras must be placed to achieve maximum visibility

Award Details

• Grant Range: $100 - $4,000
• Program Status: Guidelines coming soon

Contact Information

• Email: grants@firstchildrensfinance.org
• Phone: 612-473-6020