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Child Care Stabilization Grants Summer 2022

Michigan's Child Care Stabilization Grants

Child care providers are heroes. We are grateful for the work you do for our children and communities. This fall, the Legislature passed, and Governor Whitmer signed a budget that includes over $700 million in grant funding to support child care providers like you.

These funds are available to help keep your doors open and focus on what matters most-supporting kids and families.

This website provides all the information you need to apply for the Child Care Stabilization Granttrack your expenses, and make investments in your program and facility.

For the Summer 2022 Stabilization Grant the application will release on August 9 and close on September 9. The spending report will be due no later than July 1, 2023 (all unspent funds returned by July 15, 2023). Award letters to be issued September 30 with payments to providers the first week of October.

Translated versions of downloadable materials on this page are available in Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Kinyarwanda, and Spanish. Contact us to request translated materials. 


Grant Awards--What you Need to Know

5,173 grants were awarded for Summer 2022! To see more about the awards, please see the summer grant data flyer.

 

Summer Stabilization Grant Spending Report 

We will release the Summer grant spending report November 16. It will be available in your Great Start to Quality profile. The report will be due no later than July 1, 2023 (all unspent funds returned by July 31, 2023)


What is the Child Care Stabilization Grant?

The Child Care Stabilization Grant is a $700 million investment in child care providers across Michigan. The Stabilization Grant is a non-competitive grant for child care providers to help stabilize operations and support the health and safety of children and staff.

Child Care Stabilization Grant Presentation.

 


Grant Details

Who is Eligible to apply?

  • Licensed child care centers
  • Licensed family homes and group homes
  • Tribal-based child care
  • Head Start, Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and 21st CCLC programs that also provide tuition-based child care (see FAQ for full definition of requirements)
  • Eligible applicants must also:
    • Be open and available to provide child care services on the date of application OR be temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

When Will the Application be Available?

  • The Summer 2022 application will be available August 9 through September 9, 2022.
  • To be eligible to apply for the Summer grant you must submit your Fall 2021 Child Care Stabilization Grant Operations Report prior to applying. If you received hiring and recruitment funds you must submit your report prior to applying (report was due July 31, 2022).

Will everyone who applies receive a grant?

  • This is a non-competitive grant. Every eligible child care provider that submits a complete application will receive a grant award. Funding is not awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Read the Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the Child Care Stabilization Grant.
  • Timelines

How will my grant award be calculated?

  • Every eligible provider will receive a base award and bonus payments for providing in demand care.
  • The base award will be based on your licensed capacity and provider type.
  • Bonus payments will be added to your award based on whether you provide care for: infants and toddlers, child care subsidy children, provide care during non-traditional hours, caring for a child with special needs and have a Great Start to Quality star rating.
  • View the grant calculator to see how grant awards will be made.
    • Please note: This award is tentative and assumes that 100% of eligible child care providers apply. Final grant awards will be calculated based on the actual number of applicants. Your final award may be higher!

Where did this funding come from?

  • Michigan was awarded funding through the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 or CRSSA to provide financial assistance for child care providers to pay for expenses incurred during the pandemic.

What to Do Before You Begin the Application!


Eligible Expenses

This grant is intended to support operational expenses and your COVID-response. You must spend grant funds on one or more of the following:

  • Personnel costs, 
  • Rent or mortgage payments, 
  • Insurance, 
  • Facility maintenance and improvements, 
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) and COVID-related supplies, 
  • Training and professional development related to health and safety practices,
  • Goods and services needed to resume providing care,
  • Mental health supports for children and early educators, or 
  • Reimbursement of costs associated with the current public health emergency.

Sample Allowable Expenses and Tracking Your Spending

Here are sample expenses, including suggestions recommendations for how to track spending in each of the allowable expense categories.

This is a grant, not a loan, meaning you don't need to repay the funds. You do need to document your spending and use the funds for one of the allowable expenses.

To help complete mandatory reporting, we recommend using a tracking tool. The tracking tool, created by First Children's Finance, is designed to be adapted by providers to meet their needs. It lists all possible categories of expenditures and provides a tool for tracking expenditures for a 12-month period.


Is the Grant Award Considered Taxable Income at the State and Federal Level?

Yes. The Child Care Stabilization Grant is considered income and is taxable. Programs that are awarded a grant will receive an IRS Tax Form 1099-NEC. This funding is subject to the same tax rules as regular CCDF funding. State tax rules apply.

Regarding federal tax rules, please contact your tax preparer or the Internal Revenue Service for guidance. In some cases, funds used to cover operating expenses may be exempt from taxation.

View Tax Implications for additional information.

We strongly urge you to tax with your tax preparer to create a plan for how to estimate the tax implications for planning purposes.

How Will I Know You Received My Application?

You will receive a confirmation from the system. You can also confirm that your application was submitted by logging in to the Great Start to Quality portal and checking your application status.

We're Here to Help!

Contact your Great Start to Quality Resource Center for one on one assistance with your application: 877-614-7328

Child Development and Care Call Center: 866-990-3227

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