New Provider Onboarding Application Inititative
ELC Big Bend's implementation strategy for increasing/building the supply of child care providers will be focused on the seven counties that ELC Big Bend serves - with a major focus on the rural counties of Gadsden and Jefferson -by offering mini-grants to new providers. For many new providers seeking to establish centers or family child care programs, accessing this support is essential to offset the financial burden of start-up and licensing costs.
Applications must reflect the actual start-up cost for a new childcare facility.
- Applications are based on the date that an ELC SR and/or VPK contract was signed
- Provider will need to show proof of start-up costs such as; New providers will receive reimbursement for background screening/licensing costs after 90 days of operation, yard signs, cleaning supplies and/or learning materials.