Greenville County council has approved spending $2 million of federal funds to help families afford childcare this fall.
This comes as it becomes less and less likely that students will be attending school in-person five days a week this fall.
Childcare providers and families seeking scholarships can apply here.
How to Apply: A step-by-step guide
Video: Learn More About Greenville’s CARES Act Funding
CHILDCARE SUPPORT
Recognizing that Greenville families cannot return to work without a strong network of childcare providers, Greenville County Council has approved $1.71 million of federal CARES ACT funding for childcare providers throughout Greenville County. These funds are intended to help offset additional costs incurred by providers as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are available to providers who are currently open AND for providers who are currently closed, but intend to open by Labor Day. Funding is allocated as follows:
- $1,000 for DSS Registered Family Childcare home based providers
- $5,000 for DSS Licensed Childcare centers with a DSS approved capacity of 50 or fewer children
- $10,000 for DSS Licensed Childcare centers with a DSS approved capacity of 51 or more children
Faith-based providers are eligible to apply. Registered providers are encouraged to apply as future funding may be available on a first come first serve basis. Greenville First Steps is proud to partner with Greenville County Council by serving as the point of contact for these federal funds. On this page you will find a host of resources, including a summary of eligible and ineligible expenses, a link to a webinar summarizing the project, and a link to the application. Please use these resources to learn more about this funding opportunity. If after reviewing these documents you have any questions, please email Anne Lee Buck at annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org
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