The purpose of the grant program is to support providers in addressing licensing violations in licensed child care settings. Grants are awarded based on the level of community need and overall established goals, and budgetary stipulations designated by the Nevada Department of Education and the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services.
Have you started the process of becoming a licensed child care provider? The Children’s Cabinet has start-up grants that can help family child care homes, group family child care homes and centers with the cost of fees, and some classroom materials and furnishings. Click on the application packet below for more information.
Visit our Starting-up and Marketing Licensed Child Care Page for additional informational resources on becoming a licensed provider.
Every child care provider should be supported in providing CPR and First Aid to children. This grant opportunity reimburses child care providers for the cost to take Nevada Registry-Approved CPR/First Aid training. This opportunity can also be used for those who are applying for their Child Development Associates (CDA) certificate. The Children’s Cabinet can apply funds to the CDA applicant’s account to be used for the CDA initial application ($425) or renewal ($125). Simply fill out the application and return it to our ECE Grant team.
The Quality Enhancement Project Support opportunity aims to help providers improve the quality of their program. this funding request assists providers in offsetting the cost of replacing or acquiring items or minor renovations to improve a quality component of their program (examples include: replacing worn furniture, replacing curriculum, acquiring or replacing software, installing a garden (to be used in curriculum), installing a room divider, updating to a commercial kitchen to meet CACFP requirements).
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood ® Nevada provides college scholarships for Home Care Providers, Center Teachers and Aides, Center Directors, and Early Childhood Facility Owners working in a licensed facility at least 30 hours a week. For more information, visit the T.E.A.C.H. website.