How much funding does Quality Improvement Grants provide?

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

When is the deadline for Quality Improvement Grants?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around February.

How often is Quality Improvement Grants offered?

Quality Improvement Grants runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected February 28, 2027.

Who has received Quality Improvement Grants funding?

Bright Futures's IRS filings list 5 awards under this program (2021–2025). Recent recipients include Elaine's Place Telluride (Telluride, CO), $46,643 in 2025.

Quality Improvement Grants

Q: Who is eligible for Quality Improvement Grants?

Geography: In San Miguel County during the year in which programs go through a quality rati; Located in San Miguel County.

Bright Futures

Foundation Annual Child Care Grants Grants for Preschools Capacity Building Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: February 28, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

From the program guidelines: “Application period: Annually in February”

Can we apply?

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Geography

In San Miguel County during the year in which programs go through a quality rati
Located in San Miguel County

Other requirements

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

Overview

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

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from Bright Futures's IRS filings)

Elaine's Place Telluride

Telluride, CO · 2025

$47K

5 grants in Bright Futures's 2021–2025 filings reference “Quality Improvement Grants” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What Bright Futures actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 9
Total given: $766K
Median grant: $64K
Range: $27K–$210K

By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Telluride, CO; Norwood, CO; Mountain Village, CO.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.