Quality Improvement & Expansion

Quality Improvement & Expansion Grant

The Reno County Child Care Task Force (RCCTF) is offering grant opportunities to support home-based, center-based, and school-based providers in enhancing quality, expanding capacity, or increasing services for families. Providers may choose from pre-designed Quality & Expansion packages or submit a custom proposal tailored to their program’s needs.
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
License Provider Type*
Type of License*
What is your role*
If you are not the center director or owner/operator, have you consulted with your employer and received their approval to submit for this grant?

YesNo
Please enter the name of your center director or employer.
Organization Name*
Organization Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Hours of Operation*
Example: Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm
What is the age range of children you currently care for?*
If you operate out of your home, what is the total square footage of your home?
Of the total square footage of your home, what percentage is used for child care purposes?
How long have you been in the early childhood field?*

Child care providers may choose from pre-designed grant packages aimed at enhancing the quality of care, or you may customize your own grant request to meet the specific needs of your program.

To view detailed descriptions of the pre-designed packages, please visit:
www.renocountychildcare.com/quality-and-expansion-packages
Which type of grant are you submitting?*

Pre-designed Quality & Expansion PackageCustom Quality & Expansion Grant

	Package(s) Selected
Child Care Admin
Grow & Rest
Dramatic Play Enhancement
Gross Motor Skills
Social/Emotional Development
Music & Literacy
Fine Motor Skills Development
Smooth Start: Drop-Off & Communication Essentials
Changing Time Made Easier

	Selection
Admin Made Easy: Tech & Organization Kit ($1,500)
Prepared Provider: Essential Safety Equipment Kit ($1,850)
Both Admin Made Easy & Prepared Provider Kits ($3,350)

	Selection
Calm & Collected: Social Emotional Growth Package A ($1,400)
Calm & Collected: Social Emotional Growth Package B ($1,600)
Calm & Collected: Social Emotional Growth Package A & B ($3,000)

	Selection
Music & Literacy Exploration Package ($1,300)
Early Learning & Engagement Package: Circle Time Essentials ($2,400)
Music & Literacy and Early Learning Packages ($3,700)

	Selection
Sand & Water Exploration Package ($600)
Manipulative Package - Customized by age group ($750)
Sensory Package - Customized by age group ($750)
Small Motor Skills Package - Customized by age group ($750)

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Number of Packages Requested

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Number of Packages Requested

Custom Quality & Expansion Grant
To submit a Custom Quality & Expansion Grant, you will need to provide a brief overview of your project, including how it will enhance the quality of care or expand capacity. In addition, please include TWO itemized quotes to support your request and ensure accurate budgeting.
Please include a detailed project proposal outlining specific goals and expected outcomes. *
Requested dollar amount (may not exceed $5,000):*
Do you have any matching funds? Please provide an explanation of any additional funds committed to this project, as well as their sources.*
Please upload a project budget, 2 itemized quotes for the requested funding, and supporting documentation, such as training plans or licensure updates.*

For funding to be approved, a minimum of 2 quotes from a certified contractor or service provider will need to be provided. If approved, the funds would be distributed directly to the service provider on your project's behalf.
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Will this project increase your desired or actual licensing capacity?*

YesNoUnknown at this time
Anticipated increase in capacity by age range.*
Estimated Date of Completion*

MonthDayYear
We understand that timelines change, so please provide your best estimate.
Please check all programs that you currently participate in:*

Retention GrantsCACFP (Food program)DCFInfant IncentiveOther
Any Notes: (Specific age group for any of the above packages, or other information)
Should be Empty:

	Selection	Total # of Packages Requested
Infant Expansion Package ($400/package)
Snuggle & Snooze Nap Time Package ($500/package)

Quality Improvement & Expansion Grant