The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announce the latest Request for Proposals (RFP) round for Child Care Economic Development Grants. These investments enable community partners to increase the number of quality child care providers serving their regions and support economic development across Minnesota. A total of $1.425 million will be available.
DEED seeks proposals from local governments or nonprofits with experience in the operation, financing, advocacy or advancement of the delivery of child care services. Qualified parties may request up to $300,000. To be eligible for the maximum amount, the proposal must be used to expand child care capacity at a minimum of two locations. The maximum amount a single location proposal can request is $100,000.
Individual child care providers, both centers and family-based, seeking investments to establish new operations or expanding existing operations are encouraged to partner on their request with local or regional organizations with experience in the planning or financing of child care facilities.
