Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

February 28, 2027

326 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Quality Improvement Grants

Funder: Bright Futures (CO, US)

Geographic Scope: San Miguel County, Colorado

Program Description:
Strong Start offers grants to improve the quality of early childhood care and education programs and facilities in San Miguel County during the year in which programs go through a quality rating.

Application Timeline:

  • Application period: Annually in February

  • Funds disbursed: Mid-March
  • Eligibility Requirements

    To be eligible for a Quality Improvement grant, programs must meet ALL of the following requirements:

    • The program is located in San Miguel County
    • The applicant is a licensed child care, preschool or FCCH provider in good standing with the Colorado Department of Human Services
    • The program accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
    • The program is rated level two or higher in Colorado Shines OR is using these funds to pursue a level two or higher rating
    • Additional requirement: The program must go through a rating within 12 months of applying for the grant

    Contact Information

    Bright Futures

  • Mailing: PO Box 4216, 657 W. Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435

  • Email: admin@brightfuturesforchildren.org

  • Phone: (970) 728-5613
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    child-carepreschoolscapacity-building

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