Reinvigorate Child Care Stabilization Grants
The Reinvigorate Child Care Stabilization Grants program is a grant opportunity for DHS-licensed childcare providers to stabilize their business operations and ensure that they can continue providing safe care.
Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) was awarded federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 to be directed to eligible childcare providers via Child Care Stabilization Grants. Both application windows are now closed.
Any licensed child care provider (or active license-exempt) in the state of Rhode Island that is open, available to provide care or temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic is eligible to receive a grant. The following providers are eligible:
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Licensed Family Child Care Home
- Licensed Group Family Child Care Home
- Active License-Exempt Provider
| Provider Type | Monthly Grant Amount | Payment Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Center | Varies based on number of classrooms and licensed capacity. Monthly grants begin at $4,500 per classroom. | Varies. Centers may receive up to 6 monthly grants based on two separate grant applications and awards (of 3 monthly grants each). A potential 10% Staff Bonus Add-on may be applied to the second award, pending program spending plan. Grants are capped at $50,000 per licensed center per month. |
| Family Child Care Home | $2,000 | $12,000 (6 monthly grants in 1 lump sum payment) |
| Group Family Child Care Home | $3,000 | $18,000 (6 monthly grants in 1 lump sum payment) |
| License-exempt provider | $400 | $2,400 (6 monthly grants in 1 lump sum payment) |
| Allowable use of funds | Examples |
|---|---|
| Equipment or supplies to respond to COVID-19 | Purchases of or updates to equipment and supplies to respond to the COVID–19 public health emergency, such as business software upgrades, room dividers, or floor stickers for social distancing. |
| Goods or services necessary to maintain child care services | Goods and services necessary to maintain or resume child care services. Goods may include: food, equipment and materials to facilitate play, learning, eating, diapering/toileting, and safe sleep. Services may include business automation training, child care management services, food services, or transportation. This may also include fees associated with licensing and costs associated with meeting licensing requirements. |
| Mental Health Supports | Mental health supports for children and employees. This may include: infant and early childhood mental health consultation, or mental health consultations for staff. |
| Personnel Costs | Personnel costs, including payroll and salaries or similar compensation for an employee (including any sole proprietor or independent contractor), employee benefits (such as health, dental, or vision insurance; paid sick or family leave; and retirement contributions), premium or hazard pay, or costs for employee recruitment and retention. Personnel costs may also include: ongoing professional development or training, premium or hazard pay, staff bonuses, and employee transportation costs to or from work. |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Personal protective equipment, cleaning and sanitization supplies and services, or training and professional development related to health and safety practices. |
| Rent or mortgage | Rent (including rent under a lease agreement) or payment on any mortgage obligation, utilities, facility maintenance or improvements, or insurance. |
Quick Links:
English
ReInvigorate Child Care Stabilization Grants Overview
Frequently Asked Questions Updated
Step-by-Step Application Guide: Centers
Step-by-Step Application Guide: Family Child Care
Webinar 1 - Child Care Centers
Webinar 1 - Home-Based Providers
Webinar 1 Script- Child Care Centers
Webinar 1 Script- Home-Based Providers
Webinar 2- Child Care Centers
Webinar 2- Home-Based Providers
Webinar 2 Script- Child Care Centers
Webinar 2 Script- Home-Based Providers
Webinar 3: Recertification Application - Centers
"I Received a Grant, Now What?" Fillable Document
Tuition Assistance One-Pager
Provider Checklist
Application Tips
How to Create an Applicant Profile
Grant Recordkeeping Guidance
Business Resources Toolkit: Child Care Centers
Business Resources Toolkit: Family Child Care
Spanish
Descripción General de las Subvenciones de Estabilización del Cuidado Infantil Revigorizar
PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES (FAQ)
Guía de Solicitud Paso a Paso: Centros de Cuidado Infantil
Guía de Aplicación Paso a Paso: Proveedores Basados en el Hogar
Las Subvenciones para la Estabilización del Cuidado Infantil Revigorizar: Seminario Web 1- Centros
Las Subvenciones para la Estabilización del Cuidado Infantil Revigorizar: Seminario web 1- FCC
Guión del Seminario Web 1: Centros de Cuidado Infantil
Guión del Seminario Web 1: Proveedores de Cuidado Infantil Familiar
Las Subvenciones Revigorizar: Seminario web 2 para Centros
Las Subvenciones Revigorizar: Seminario web 2 para proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar
Guión del Seminario Web 2: Centros de Cuidado Infantil
Guión del Seminario Web 2: Proveedores de Cuidado Infantil Familiar
Recibí una Subvención, ¿y ahora qué?: Documento Rellenable
USANDO FONDOS DE SUBVENCIÓN PARA APOYAR A LAS FAMILIAS
Subvenciones Revigorizar para la Estabilización del Cuidado Infantil: ¡Prepárate para aplicar!
Consejos para Navegar y Completar su Solicitud de Subvención
Guía de proceso: Cómo crear un perfil de solicitante
Mantenimiento de Registros y Auditoría de Subvenciones
Recursos empresariales para proveedores de cuidado infantil