Stoney administration rolls out grant application for childcare and facilitated learning providers
Learn more about applying here
Today, neighborhood and community organizations from across Richmond can apply for a grant from the city to continue or expand capacity for emergency childcare and facilitated learning centers.
On Wednesday, September 16, Mayor Stoney announced that he would reserve $1 million in CARES Act funding to support trusted providers from around the city. Providers will be able to use the funds to continue to provide care more safely or expand the number of slots available in their programs.
“These neighborhood-based organizations are trusted voices in the community with a track record of caring for our kids,” said Mayor Stoney. “This funding should allow them to continue and expand that care now that working caregivers need it more than ever.”
The application background information and materials are available on RVAStrong here.
To prioritize the health and safety of children throughout the city, applicants are asked to provide various materials to ensure that programs have a plan to keep children safe and secure. This includes liability insurance, VDSS approval and a COVID-19 policy and procedure manual, among other documentation.
“Our first priority is the safety and security of the children in care,” said Mayor Stoney. “It is incumbent on the city to provide safeguards to this effect.”
The application materials provide substantial guidance to support interested applicants in meeting the requirements. For example, detailed instructions on obtaining a VDSS exemption are included in the application.
Applicants may apply via secure Google form or through email.
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