This session provides an overview of public funding for childcare providers, including CCIF, covering eligibility, application processes, and compliance requirements. It includes best practices for preparing and submitting applications, with a focus on incorporating cultural considerations into application narratives.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand what public funding is in early childhood education, how it is used and who can benefit from it
- Introduction to public funding types available at the state-level in Oregon
- Understand the difference between child care subsidy programs versus grant programs and how to access both
- Deep understanding of CCIF including brief overview and history, funding and the grant process, and reporting and other requirements to stay compliant throughout your grant agreement
- 8 steps to grant writing and practice building your application for CCIF
- Announcements of helpful resources, webinars to attend coming up and any information to share on CCIF updates for Round 1 and 2.
