Pennsylvania Daycare and Child Care Grants
Running a child care service engages a broad array of challenge from opening to being able to seize a steady bottom on finances. Setting up may be tough particularly in producing funds for a capital to begin with, now that obtaining bank loans had been complex. Some resort to using their savings or borrowing money from friends or families. Sustaining a day care center is even harder than it appears due to inescapable fiscal deviations that may turn the business down, however, proprietors continue for the love of children and the enthusiasm to care for kids with working parents in the population.
One better preference to obtain grants and maintain the course of a day care center, rather than applying for bank loans, is through funding provide by different organizations. Manifold of grants may be acquired since a particular grant may never be enough to wrap the rate of operation of the business. The local Child and Family Service Office is one of the best resources for funding of a day care center. In this office, a lot of grant programs can be admitted. Moreover, local businesses can also be asked to share funds towards the organization and maintenance of the daycare business.
Most applications need a grant proposal, which reasons out why the child care center must be given a grant and how it will particularly be utilized for; these are stated in its request for a funding. The approval by the board of the grant will depend on the objectives of the daycare center, the community it serves, and the advantages made accessible for the community people it caters. It is for these reasons that the grant proposal can be capable of edging closer for the approval of grant and for the benefit of those who rely in its services.
Different Sources of Grants
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Federal
Federal grants are funded by the different agencies of the federal government. Typically, grants from a federal agency are funneled down to the communities through state agencies.
U.S. Department of Agriculture – It has two agencies with start-up/expansion funding programs:
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) has facility funding available for non-profits or local governments that support child care facilities. (http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/index.html)
The Rural Business Cooperative Service has guaranteed loan programs for small business development available for profit child care programs. For eligibility or to apply for any of their programs, contact the state or local Rural Development Office, http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd.map.html
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) – The agency has funding programs that support child care services. The Child Care Bureau has several funding programs for child care facilities. http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb/
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – It supports child care facilities near or within public housing, EZ/EC’s, or low-income areas through facility construction using block grants, programs, and networks. To determine eligibility or to apply for any of their programs, contact the state HUD office at http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/states
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – It provides small businesses financing options, technical assistance, and child care resource information. Check with your local SBA offices at http://www.sba.gov/localresources/index.html
U.S. General Services Administration – It has programs that allow the donation of surplus federal personal property to state and local public agencies and qualifying nonprofits, which include child care centers. Please contact http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=GSA_OVERVIEW&contentId=10092&noc=T
There are other federal programs that support child care such as:
The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) provide child care vouchers to subsidize the cost of care for low-income families as well as funds for state child care quality improvement initiatives. Nearly half of all children receiving CCDF subsidies are between the ages of five and 12. States are required to utilize at least 4 percent of their CCDF funds on quality activities and may also use discretionary funds earmarked by Congress for school-age care quality improvements and/or resource and referral activities. States may choose to use these funds to support initiatives to improve the quality and availability of school-age care, such as training programs or capacity-building grants for afterschool providers.
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds, which provide financial support for low-income families, may also be used to support afterschool programs in ways consistent with one or more of the four purposes of the TANF program. States may either directly spend TANF funds on afterschool programs and initiatives, or states can transfer up to 30 percent of their federal TANF allocation to the CCDF. TANF funds transferred to CCDF are subject to all of the CCDF rules and requirements, and can be used to expand out-of-school time capacity-building and quality-enhancement efforts. Direct TANF spending can provide states with additional flexibility when it comes to afterschool care. For example, funds can support services for older youth and can support programs as well as individual subsidies for children.
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) is the only federal funding source that exclusively supports afterschool programs. The purpose of 21CCLC is to support community learning centers that provide students with a broad array of academic enrichment services, including tutoring, homework help, and community service, as well as music, arts, sports, and cultural activities. When the program first began in 1998, the U.S. Department of Education made competitive awards directly to school districts. However, following the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2002, 21CCLC was converted into a state formula grant program. As a result, the Department of Education awards grants to State Education Agencies (SEAs), which then manage statewide competitions to grant funds to eligible organizations.
Federal Food and Nutrition Programs may support snacks or meals for afterschool program participants. After school programs may be able to receive reimbursements from one of four different food and nutrition programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture: the National School Lunch Program: Afternoon Snacks, the Child and Adults Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the School Breakfast Program. Reimbursement from these programs can be used to free up funds already spent on meals and snacks to support other program components.
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State
State agencies fund child care assistance under Family Child Care and Development Grants. Application for the child care grants and health grants can be made through www.governmentgrants.us. In addition to this government agency of the state, funding sources could be obtained from the following sources:
Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning is focused on creating opportunities for the Commonwealth’s youngest children to develop and learn to their fullest potential. This is accomplished through a framework of supports and systems that help ensure that children and their families have access to high quality services. Parents, schools, child care providers, Early Intervention, Head Start, libraries, community organizations and other stakeholders have joined with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning to provide high quality early childhood programs and effective prevention strategies to mitigate challenges faced by families that affect school readiness and academic success.
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning strives to build a strong foundation for children, starting in infancy, through the establishment of a state-wide standard for excellence in early care and education and the creation of financial and technical supports to actualize that goal. The success of the state’s efforts today will be seen in the development of citizens of the Commonwealth who are strong, independent, and well-prepared for the future.
For additional information, please contact:
Nathaniel Frei
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street | Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Phone: 717.346.9320
RA-dpwocdnet@state.pa.us | www.education.state.pa.usOffice of Child Development and Early Learning
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is focused on creating opportunities for the Commonwealth’s youngest children to develop and learn to their fullest potential. By developing an effective early childhood education system with high standards for programs and professionals, supports to meet these standards, accountability and community engagement, OCDEL is helping our children, families, teachers and communities reach their promise. Parents, schools, child care providers, Early Intervention, Head Start, libraries, community organizations, and other stakeholders have joined with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning to provide high quality early childhood programs and effective family support programs to address challenges faced by families that affect school readiness and academic success.
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning strives to build a strong foundation for children, starting at birth, through the establishment of a quality education continuum from birth to five. T
OCDEL’s programs and services span four Bureaus:Bureau of Certification Services – Certification Services certifies and inspects all child care centers, group day care homes and family day care homes in Pennsylvania in accordance with Pennsylvania regulations. Certification Services provides four regional child development and early learning offices to inspect, certify and answer local questions.
Regional offices provide information to potential child care providers and the public on:
- The requirements and process for opening a child care facility.
- The statutes and regulations for operating a child care facility.
- The status and compliance history of specific facilities.
- The complaints regarding child care facilities.
Bureau of Early Intervention Services (PDF) – Early Intervention Services assures that all eligible children from birth to five with developmental delays receive services and supports that maximize their development so they are successful in any early education setting. Programs are provided to at-risk infants and toddlers or those with developmental delays, as well as to young children three and older who have disabilities and/or developmental delays. In overseeing the Early Intervention Program for infants, toddlers and children from birth to school age, the Bureau works with local administrators including county Mental Health/Mental Retardation Programs, Intermediate Units (IUs), and school districts.
Bureau of Early Learning Services – Early Learning Services develops and implements standards for early learning programs and professionals to improve the quality of early learning for our young children; provides financial supports and technical assistance for programs and professionals to improve quality; and provides family support programs that strengthen families, reduce risk and increase early learning opportunities for children.
Early Learning Services includes many important programs and services such as Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, Keystone STARS, state-funded Head Start, the Children’s Trust Fund, Nurse Family Partnership, Parent-Child Home programs and TEACH scholarship program.
Bureau of Subsidized Child Care Services – Subsidy Services provides parent counseling on early learning opportunities in their communities and manages Pennsylvania’s Child Care Works program. Through a statewide network of Child Care Information Services (CCIS) agencies, Subsidy Services provides families a central location for information on local child care and early education opportunities. CCIS agencies also enroll eligible families for Child Care Works subsidy for child care.
Head Start
The Purpose of the Department of Education’s new Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program is to expand high quality pre-kindergarten Head Start services for eligible children throughout Pennsylvania. Head Start Programs will enroll additional 3 and 4-year old children and expand full day and full year service opportunities for children and families.
Participating Head Start programs have demonstrated the need for additional Head Start services in their service area; the ability to expand, either independently or in cooperation with a local school district, a licensed child care center or registered family child care home; the ability to comply with federal Head Start and state child care requirements for Head Start provided extended day services, if applicable; and the ability to work collaboratively with child care, if a child care collaboration is used for extended day services.
The Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program of the Pennsylvania Department of Education will be administered by Pennsylvania’s Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO), which is part of the PA Keys and Berks County Intermediate Unit.
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/ChildCareEarlyEd/003670491.htm
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Private
Private foundations that are based or operating in the State of Pennsylvania, as well as those operating nationwide, can also be tapped as source of funding for the establishment and operation of child care business, support for parents and families to avail of child care services, and the training of professionals in the field of child care. Some of these foundations are the following:
Bank of America Foundation
The Bank of America Foundation operates with one of the largest philanthropic budgets of any financial institution in the United States. In 2001 it contributed more than $85 million in cash to nonprofit organizations across the country. It concentrates funding on pre-K through grade 12 educations and supports programs in early childhood development, economic and financial education, and teacher development. Community revitalization is another focus for funding nonprofit organizations.
Contact Information:
http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=overview&statecheck=CACharles Stewart Mott Foundation
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is a private philanthropy based in Flint, Michigan. Through four programs, it makes grants in the United States and selected regions internationally. In 1997 the foundation and the U.S. Department of Education entered a multi-year partnership in support of 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC). The foundation helped support the Urban Institute’s Assessing the New Federalism project.
Contact Information:
http://www.mott.org/about.aspxRockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF)
RBF is dedicated to promoting the well-being of all people in the transition to global interdependence. One of the goals of the fund’s Education Program is to promote universal, quality education and care for pre-K children by using a comprehensive approach to their development, including concerns for health, safety, and readiness to learn. Strategies include supporting development of public policies that promote universal access to early childhood programs, and advancing the professional development of early educators.
Contact Information:
http://www.rbf.orgAllen Hilles Fund – Philadelphia
The Allen Hilles Fund is a charitable foundation that provides financial support in the areas of children’s education, women’s issues, economic development in disadvantaged communities, and activities of the Religious Society of Friends. The Fund was established by Edith Hilles Dewees in memory of her father, Thomas Allen Hilles, and began operation in 1983. The Fund supports children’s education, women’s issues, economic development in disadvantaged communities, and activities of the Religious Society of Friends. Grants focus on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
CONTACT
Daphne Rowe
Executive Director, The Allen Hilles Fund
drowe@hillesfund.orgJocelyn J. Arnold
Grants Manager, The Allen Hilles Fund
jarnold@hillesfund.orgPembroke Philanthropy Advisors
Plaza 16, Suite 102
16 East Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003610.896.3868
610.896.3869 (fax)The mission of the Andrea Cavitolo Foundation is to support children’s medical and educational causes, as well as services for the elderly. Founded in 1995 the foundation supports organizations which provide services and resources to vulnerable children, students, and low-income senior citizens.
Contact Information:
http://andreacavitolofoundation.org/
The Andrea Cavitolo Foundation
Two Logan Square, Ste 525 . Philadelphia, PA 19103Andy Russell Charitable Foundation
The Andy Russell Charitable Foundation was created in March of 1999 primarily to contribute funds to children’s charities. The Foundation hopes to support a number of programs, particularly important mediation research organizations concentrating on those for children.
Contact Information:
http://andyrussell.org/Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers
The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers makes discretionary grants for a wide range of philanthropic purposes including Arts and Culture, Children and Youth, Education, Community and Economic Development, Health and Human Services, History and Heritage, Recreation and the Environment and other fields for the benefit of residents of Bradford, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties in PA and Tioga County, NY.
Contact Information:
Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers
104 W. Lockhart Street, Unit 2
Sayre, PA 18840
Phone: 570-888-4759
Fax: 570-888-2179
Email: CFTT@stny.rr.comThe Dermody Properties Foundation was founded in 1988, funded by the profits generated by the hard work and dedication of all employees at DP Partners. With a focus on the arts, education, and the family, as well as a special emphasis on children and the elderly, our employee-managed Foundation has provided funds and volunteer support to over 200 worthy non-profit organizations and community causes. The company has offices in Reno, Nevada, Portland, Oregon, Chicago, Illinois, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Contact Us
http://www.dermody.com/dp_foundation
Eastern Region
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Stephen Bailey
Partner – Eastern Region
Development
sbailey@dermody.com
1-800-596-0093
1-717-233-8800200 N. 3rd St. #1402
Harrisburg, PA 17101Elite Companies Charitable Foundation – Philadelphia
The Elite Companies Charitable Foundation will play a vital role in improving the quality of life for families in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Currently, the Foundation is focusing on helping families in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Foundation is planning to work with and support organizations that provide temporary housing for homeless women and children, as well as another organization that builds homes and rebuilds neighborhoods for families who otherwise would not be able to afford a home on their own, and lastly, an organization that provides medical and dental care for low income families.
Contact Information:
http://www.elitefoundation.org/
Maria D. McDonald
Director
The Elite Companies Charitable Foundation
191 Sheree Blvd.
Exton, PA 19341Phone: 610.280.4375
Fax: 610.280.4293
Toll-Free: 1.866.369.ECCF
Email: mmcdonald@elitefoundation.orgThe Fourjay Foundation supports only those organizations whose chief purpose is to improve health and/or promote education, within Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks counties in southeastern Pennsylvania. Areas of funding interest include Local, accredited colleges and universities for student scholarships; Programs that address poverty, hunger, and illiteracy; Health–related services for the blind, mentally ill, or physically infirm; Community outreach programs such as drug education and social service; Services that protect children from abuse, neglect, or social disadvantage; Local grass–roots organizations that work within tight margins and small budgets. Deadlines are: March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.
Contact
Mailing Address:
Fourjay Foundation
Building G, Suite One
2300 Computer Avenue
Willow Grove, PA 19090-1753Phone: 215.830.1437
Fax: 215.830.0157
Email: info@fourjay.orgGrantseekers should not make any unannouced visits to our offices.
Grable Foundation
The Grable Foundation supports programs that help children develop by improving educational opportunities, supporting community efforts, and strengthening families. Please note that The Grable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals for programs outside of southwestern Pennsylvania. Also, the Foundation does not consider requests from individuals for scholarships or other assistance, nor does the Foundation consider fundraising requests.
Contact Information:
By telephone:
(412) 471-4550By e-mail:
grable@grable.orgBy fax:
(412) 471-2267By U.S. mail:
The Grable Foundation
650 Smithfield Street
Suite 240
Pittsburgh, PA 15222Green Tree Community Health Foundation
Established in 2005, Green Tree Community Health Foundation, a not-for-profit public charity, is a community health advocate, whose purpose is to improve the health of Northwest Philadelphia and Eastern Montgomery County. The Foundation does so by identifying areas of vulnerability and partnering with organizations whose work addresses these needs. Through ongoing needs assessments, the Foundation continues to identify needs in these communities and provides funding to organizations whose work will address these needs. The Foundation’s focus is on these specific areas: The frail elderly; children and families; the under and uninsured. Where appropriate, the foundation favors programs aimed at prevention.
http://www.chhcfoundation.org/
Green Tree Community Health Foundation
6023 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone – 215-438-8102 | Fax – 215-438-8109Harrah’s Foundation – AZ, CA, IL, IN, IO, LA, MS, MO, NC, NJ, NV, PA, TN
The Harrah’s Foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on three categories: Seniors – community-based programs that enhance the lives of seniors are our primary philanthropic initiative. Education – community-based programs that enhance educational opportunities and resources for students seeking higher education. Civic – broadly defined as local programs that are vital to the success of each of our communities. These include community-based and faith-based organizations dealing with children and families, adults, the environment, health care, the arts, etc. Requests must be submitted through Harrah’s Entertainment properties – the corporate office will not accept any requests for funding. You may mail your proposal directly to the property located nearest to your community. Geographic funding focus: AZ, CA, IL, IN, IO, LA, MS, MO, NC, NJ, NV, PA, TN.
http://www.harrahsfoundation.com/
harrahsfoundation@harrahs.comJimmy Rollins Family Foundation – Philadelphia
The Jimmy Rollins Family Foundation strives to help children and young adults living with arthritis by providing funds and awareness about the disease. We also support families who are struggling financially with extracurricular activities for their children.
http://www.yourcause.com/jimmyrollins
13800 Montfort Dr.
Suite 260
Dallas, Texas 75240
Fax:(214)889-4200(972)755-3950
Lois Kaplan Charitable Foundation – Pittsburgh
The Lois Kaplan Charitable Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse is a charitable trust that provides funding to individuals and organizations that offer services aimed at preventing and counseling victims of child abuse through education and treatment.
Olivia’s Organics Charitable Foundation – New England, NY, NJ, PA
The Olivia’s Organics Charitable Foundation was established in early 2006 as a way to invest in the lives of children. The Foundation seeks to give direct-service grants to organizations that work with children by providing services that have an immediate and tangible impact on their well-being. The foundation does not accept unsolicited grants, but instead chooses organizations with which it would like to partner for each quarter of the fiscal year. Unsolicited grant applications to the Olivia’s Organics Charitable Foundation are not accepted. Please do not send a general grant application request form to the organization. If you would like to make the Foundation aware of the work that you do, please send a one page cover letter and three copies of your organization’s information brochure. Since its inceptions the Foundation has proudly partnered with dozens of children’s charities in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Olivia’s Organics
PO Box 6277 Chelsea, MA 02150617.884.1816
Olivia@Oliviasorganics.orghttp://www.oliviasorganics.org/Give_Back.asp
Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation
The Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation works to improve the emotional health of children 12 and under in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania by joining with public and private organizations of many kinds and sizes, including grassroots and faith-based groups. The Foundation provides support solely for projects designed to improve the emotional health of children from birth to age 12 who reside in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/childguidance/
Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation
425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2460
Pittsburgh, PA 15219Claire A. Walker
Executive DirectorIrene Surmik
Administrative Coordinatorph: 412.434.1665
fx: 412.434.0406The Pittsburgh Foundation helps to improve life within the greater Pittsburgh community by providing grants to cultural, educational, economic development, social service and health-related organizations that fit within our targeted areas for impact. In addition, the Foundation provides funding for special initiatives such as the Multicultural Arts Initiative, the Beverly Jewel Wall Lovelace Fund for Children’s Programs, and medical research in a variety of fields, based on the donors’ interests. Scholarships are available in a wide array of areas, as well. Click on the links at the top of this page for guidelines on applying for a grant in one of our program areas.
http://www.pittsburghfoundation.org/
Contact Us
(412) 391-5122
Five PPG Place, Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222Richard King Mellon Foundation
The Richard King Mellon Foundation five program areas, each with a southwestern Pennsylvania focus, include Conservation; Regional Economic Development; Children, Youth, and Young Adults; Education; and Human Services and Nonprofit Capacity Building. The Foundation will not consider requests on behalf of individuals or from outside the United States. It does not encourage requests from outside Pennsylvania. Priority is given to projects and programs that have both clearly defined goals and plans to document progress and results.
BNY Mellon Center
500 Grant Street, Suite 4106
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
(412) 392-2800 (412) 392-2800The Wachovia Regional Foundation is a private foundation that aims to improve the quality of life for children and families living in low-income neighborhoods in New Jersey, Delaware, and eastern Pennsylvania. The Wachovia Regional Foundation awards two types of grants – Neighborhood Planning Grants and Neighborhood Development Grants – that support the planning and implementation processes for long-term, resident-driven neighborhood revitalization.
For assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, please call 800-WACHOVIA (800-922-4684)
