New Jersey Child Care Facilities Improvement Program - Phase 1 Application-LT
New Jersey Child Care Facilities Improvement Program - Phase 1 Application-LT
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The NJ Child Care Facilities Improvement Program is part of the Child Care Revitalization Fund, passed by the New Jersey State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Murphy in July 2021. The program will provide grants to New Jersey child care providers for facilities improvements that will contribute to high quality early childhood learning environments.
Eligibility Information
During Phase 1, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Center-based provider licensed by the NJ Department of Children and Families (NJDCF) as of June 4, 2021 and offer full time care for 6 hours or more per day for at least 10 months a year.
Must currently enroll or have enrolled in the last 12 months prior to the date of application submission, at least one (1) child receiving assistance subsidy from DHS Child Care Assistance Program
Non-profits, for profits and religiously affiliated programs may all apply
Own or lease the facility space
Be in good standing with the New Jersey Departments of:
Labor and Workforce Development
Environmental Protection
Division of Taxation
Children and Families
Human Services
Not debarred from receiving federal funds as indicated through System for Award Management (SAM).
Enroll in Grow NJ Kids (GNJK), the NJ Quality Rating and Improvement System within one (1) year of executing a grant agreement with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).
Commit to maintaining their license with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide care for at least four (4) years following the execution of a grant agreement with the NJEDA at the location of the facility project.
