Child Care Providers Can Now Apply For Emergency Relief Grants

ROCKVILLE, MD — Beginning Monday, child care providers in Montgomery County can apply for funding to help offset reopening costs and revenue losses related to the coronavirus pandemic.

The $10 million Early Care and Education Initiative Recovery Fund will provide financial assistance to licensed child care centers, letter of compliance programs, and registered family child care homes.

Of the $10 million, $6.5 million will go to licensed child care centers and letter of compliance programs. The remaining $3.5 million will support registered family child care homes.

The maximum grant amounts are $75,000 for a single child care site, $150,000 for two sites, $200,000 for three sites, and $250,000 for four or more sites.

Priority will be given to programs serving families with low-incomes and children with special needs. Sites in targeted zip codes — including 20877, 20886, 20902, 20866, and 20906 — and programs that participate in Maryland EXCELS will also be prioritized.

To be eligible for funding, applicants must:

• Provide child care to kids from ages 0-5
• Be in good standing with the state of Maryland
• Be able to reopen by Aug. 31

The online application went live at 3 p.m. Click here to learn more about the county's Early Care and Education Initiative Recovery Fund. Child care providers can apply for grants here.