Click below to apply for up to $3,000 in assistance for new or expanding licensed Child Care Providers.

Submit completed applications to Kami Ryles at Kami@cccmontana.org.

Funding Highlights

The Provider Financial Assistance Program funds can be used for the purposes of:

➢ Start-up Funds

• For New programs in the process of becoming registered/licensed through the State of Montana; or for programs that have become registered/licensed within 6 months of the grant application. o Licensing compliance such as the balance of funds needed for fencing, egress windows, indoor/outdoor equipment, materials, etc.
• Business equipment such as a computer, printer, and/or software to manage CACFP claims and customer billing, or Sign In/Sign out/Immunization tracking software

➢ Emergency/Health and Safety Standards

• Licensed/Registered programs that have experienced an emergency that could affect their ability to provide care and is not covered by insurance or not fully covered by insurance.
• Licensed /registered programs that have health and safety concerns that could impact their ability to maintain their registration/license or their ability to provide care.

Child Care Connections administers this funding on behalf of the State of Montana.