Agency explains eligible uses, application tips for Family Child Care capital grants

Diana Figurew, program manager for the Family Child Care Capital Grant Program at the Department of Early Education and Care, told an online audience that the program supports physical improvements and capacity expansion for licensed family child care providers but has strict limits on eligible purchases and application requirements.

Figurew said the program is intended to "support child care in a home daycare setting for physical improvements and to expand capacity," and that the overall grant pool is limited, meaning not all applicants will receive funding. She said applications for the current review round were submitted in September of the previous year and that award notifications are expected in early summer, with a second application round to be…