Expanding Child Care Capacity Project Pre-Application
Thank you for showing interest in the Expanding Child Care Capacity Project opportunity presented by the Quad County Childcare Coalition and the Northeast Michigan Child Care Coalition! We are excited to offer assistance to child care business owners during their licensing process to either start or expand their current business. This project will gather valuable information regarding the barriers, cost and time constraints encountered during the pre-licensure process. 

*Please note, a submitted application does not guarantee that funds and further assistance will be awarded. .
*The efforts of this grant is to INCREASE CAPACITY (increase child care slots), which is our top priority with this opportunity. 

1. Pre-Applications must be submitted electronically only via this Google Form. Please contact program coordinator with additional questions.

2. NEMCOG and QCCC may require additional information at any time during the application process. 

3. This is a research project. While working through the licensing process, applicants will be required to report to the NEMCCC and/or QCCC any feedback or data requested regarding pre-licensure. This project is a joint effort to 1) gather valuable information about the pre-licensure process, and 2) increase child care capacity in our region. 

4. Eligibility of activities will be project-specific and determined on a case-by-case basis. Eligible activities under this project may include, but are not limited to: 
     -Application fees/Permit fees
     -Facility safety updates 
     -Fire inspection 
     -Educational materials for use by children
     -Equipment

5. NEMCOG, the QCCC, Develop Iosco, and NEMCSA do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations. 

6. Providing false and/or inaccurate information or improper use of the funds will result in the return and/or repayment of funds and any organization and/or individual applicant agrees to such terms. 

Please email any documents accompanying this application as well as any questions to Melissa (Program Coordinator) at mchambers@nemcog.org. 


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By selecting 'YES', you understand and agree to the above statements, labeled 1-6. Selecting "YES" will serve as an electronic signature.  *
Name: *
Street Address: *
City, State, Zip: *
County: *
Phone Number: *
Email Address: *
How much will the total project cost your business? *
How much of the total project cost are you asking this expansion funding to cover? 
  -For existing child care businesses with up to 6 child capacity: Total funding of up to $6,000 or $1,000 per child care seat to increase licensed capacity to 12 children. 
  -For new child care businesses: Total funding of up to $6,000 or $1,000 per child care seat to create licensed capacity to 6 children. 
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How else will you fund this project? *
Anticipated project schedule including start and completion dates: 
- Projects to be completed between 4/1/24 - 10/31/24
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List the goals of your project. What steps will you take to complete these goal?  *
By checking 'I agree' below, you are agreeing to the following statements: 
- If you do not provide progress reports, provide requested feedback, or complete proposed projects within the grant period, you may be required to pay back the funds. 
- If there are any changes to the information provided including permanent program closure of the family/group home within one year, you may be required to pay back the funds. 
- These funds will be considered taxable income. Successful recipients will receive a 1099-MISC for the funds awarded from either NEMCOG or NEMCSA. 
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