How much funding does Start Bright Scholarship (Child Care Council) provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Start Bright Scholarship (Child Care Council)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Start Bright Scholarship (Child Care Council)?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: New York.

How often is Start Bright Scholarship (Child Care Council) offered?

Start Bright Scholarship (Child Care Council) accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Start Bright Scholarship (Child Care Council)

Child Care Council Inc

Foundation Rolling Child Care Grants Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: September 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

New York

Overview

Child Care Council, Inc. (Rochester, NY area) offers the Start Bright Scholarship to child care professionals to support their education/professional development. Eligibility is income-based — the applicant's household adjusted gross income (per the most recent IRS Form 1040) must fall within a published income chart.

How to Apply

Applicants complete a multi-step online Start Bright Scholarship application providing applicant info, child care program (modality: family day care, group family day care, day care center, legally exempt, school-age), director/owner details, and income verification.

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What Child Care Council Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2021: 54
Total given: $1.01M
Median grant: $14K
Range: $5,072–$96K

100% of its 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in New York, where this grant's project is located.
Top recipient cities: Rochester, NY; Mt Morris, NY; Avon, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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IRS Form 990, 2021. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Child care
Professional development

Project Locations

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