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Division of Child Care and Early
Childhood Education
P.O. BOX 1437, SLOT S160 · LITTLE ROCK, AR 72203-1437
501-682-8590 · Fax: 501-683-6060 · TDD: 501-682-1550
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Child Care Supply Building Grant
The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education (DCCECE) of the Department of Human Services
(DHS) is accepting applications for the ARPA Child Care Supply Building Grant. DCCECE seeks applications
from organizations interested in increasing the availability of quality early care and education in communities
with an identified shortage or no services for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children.
The ARPA Child Care Supply Building Grant will provide funding to qualifying organizations and businesses
that want to open a new child care center, child care family home, or out-of-school time program, or for existing
providers that opened after March 11, 2021, that plan to expand a child care center, child care family home,
or out-of-school time program.
DCCECE anticipates awarding up to twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) in total funding for this project
to selected grantees.
The competitive grant process will be overseen by DCCECE with subject matter experts acting as the readers.
Funding can be used for start-up expenses, minor renovations, salaries, equipment, and all items necessary
to operate a high-quality early childhood education facility.
Applications will be prioritized by the following areas of focus:
• CCDF Participation
• Child Care Deserts
• Infant/Toddler Care
• School Aged Care
• Essential Business Partnerships
• Non-Traditional Care Hours
Preference will be given to proposals which:
• Provide a documented need for expanded or new services in the community to ensure that all children
have access to a full day, year-round quality program that meets the needs of working parents (verified
by DCCECE).
• Provide service in low-income areas.
• Define a clear collaborative effort in offering quality child care and early childhood services to the
community which involves other programs such as health services, local government,
business/industry, public schools, Arkansas Better Chance programs, Head Start and Early
Intervention Services for young children.
• Reserve facility slots for CCDF voucher participants.
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Requirements:
• Eligible entities may use grant funds for minor renovations. This funding cannot be used for
construction of new facilities, major renovations including moving a load bearing wall, or for purchasing
a building. Maintenance costs, operation costs, and the purchase of moveable (non-permanent)
equipment are eligible for grant funds.
• The facility must be operated for the purpose of full-service child care. At least 10 children (for family
child care homes) in full day slots must be served by the facility. Programs are required to be in
operation for a minimum of 10 hours per day and offer year-round care.
• All applicants must agree to obtain Better Beginnings Level 2 or above within one year of the opening
of the child care and early childhood education facility. Existing programs must participate in Better
Beginnings.
• All parties to the proposal should be aware that if DCCECE contributes grant assistance for the
renovation of a child care center, the building must remain for that use for at least five years from grant
close out; otherwise, the grantee will be required to repay grant funds.
• It is the responsibility of prospective grantees to demonstrate efforts/provisions for use of the facility
which will ensure that low- and moderate-income persons have equitable and easy access to the
facility. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with
disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodation, communications, and governmental
activities. The Child Care Licensing Unit will notify the applicable federal agency at any time they
become aware of applicable federal laws which may affect the operation of the facility, such as, (ADA).
(101: Related Laws and Requirements)
• Potential grantees must maximize the utilization of other resources in financing the project.
• Grant recipients must adhere to all state and federal requirements for financial and programmatic
reporting including, but not limited to, financial audits and progress updates.
Due Date:
• Applicants for the ARPA Child Care Supply Building Grant must complete and submit their proposal
electronically to paige.cox@dhs.arkansas.gov
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• Applications are due by 4:00 PM on April 15, 2022, for consideration of funding. The projected
grant award period is July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, pending legislative approval.
Contact:
Paige Cox
Education Program Manager
DHS Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education
paige.cox@dhs.arkansas.gov
501-320-8940
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ARPA CHILD CARE SUPPLY BUILDING GRANT
Application
Applicant _____________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________
City/Zip_______________________________________________________________________________
County _________________________________Email Address_________________________________
Contact Name___________________________ Phone Number__________________________________
Site Name _______________________________________________________________________
Contact Name__________________________ Phone Number___________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________
City/Zip_________________________________________ County________________________________
Facility Number _______________
Project Summary (Brief overview of the project)
Total estimated budget__________________________________________________
Amount requested from DCCECE__________________________________________________________
Budgets should comprise of more than this funding amount and/or expenses. Applicants should secure
funding from additional sources.
Are you willing to accept a partial funding amount? Yes____ No____
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Program Information (check all that apply)
Center-based______ School-based______
Before/after school______ Infant/Toddler care______ Preschool (3-5 year) ______
Number of new children to be served as a result of the grant in each age range:
Infant: _________ Toddler: __________ School-age: __________
The information listed below must comply with Licensing, Better Beginnings, and the Environment Rating
Scale Requirements for Child Care Centers.
Square footage of usable space for proposed facility_______________________________________
Number of toilets _________________Number of sinks________________________
Square footage of enclosed outdoor play space_______________________________
Attach a diagram/floor plan of the proposed structure to include both the size and proposed use of
each room. Include a diagram of the proposed playground in relation to the building.
Site location (street address) and description of location in relation to population being served:
STAFFING/PERSONNEL
Name of Staff
Position
Education
Level
Years of
Experience
Date of Hire
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If the project is a joint application, list all agencies/organizations involved and identify the type of support
provided by each agency.
CAPACITY/SUBSIDY
Identify the source and number of publicly subsidized child care slots anticipated:
Funding source full-time slots part-time slots
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PROGRAM ABSTRACT
Describe in ten (10) pages or less the proposed program. This abstract should address the overall
project and proposed program and must include, at a minimum, the following information:
1. Statement of Need – a description of the community and population to be served. Define
the need for funding for development of a child care early childhood facility. Justify the
need for the project and present the data used to determine the need. The results of your
needs assessment must be included. Data will be verified with census and DCCECE
databases.
2. Overall objectives of the project.
3. Description of the proposed program, site, number, and ages of children to be served,
and curriculum/program model. Provide specific information regarding the “proposed
operators/managers” of the program. Describe the operational relationship between the
parties applying for funding.
4. Collaboration with other service/public/private agencies. Must include partnerships with
other early childhood programs and public school. Explain specific collaboration activities
with each partner. Describe how other funding sources have been and will continue to be
generated and integrated into the overall program to ensure a comprehensive program.
Provide verification and a listing of other resources for financing the project which have
been approved, those which are pending and those which have been denied.
5. Justification of grant request including line-item budget that identifies eligible costs.
Programs must include a letter from the Child Care Licensing Specialist regarding the facility and
whether the program, as proposed, is eligible to receive a child care license. If the program (or the
proposed program operator) is currently licensed, a letter from the Licensing Specialist must not only
address the new proposal but also the status of the child care license held by the applicant. Verification
of appropriate approval (or preliminary contacts) from the City Planning Commission, Health and Fire
Departments must also be attached.
Include appropriate information (including specific time lines and projected goals) regarding the plans
this program will implement to obtain Better Beginnings Approval status by DCCECE for the
developmentally appropriate educational program provided to children. If you are currently
participating in Better Beginnings, please provide information on how you will maintain your
Better Beginnings status and/or your plans for advancement. Include Implementation Plan and
Scope of Work.
CERTIFICATION
The Authorized Official, who signs this grant application, needs to be an officer of the organization who
has the authority to sign agreements and approve budgets.
I certify that all information in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I have reviewed
and approved all information in this proposal and will adhere to all guidelines and terms set forth for the
ARPA Child Care Supply Building Grant.
______________________________________________________________________
Name/Title
______________________________ ____________________________________
Signature Date
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PROGRAM FUNDING RATING CRITERIA
The maximum score for any proposal is 253 points.
I. Priority Status of Need (80 points maximum)
Program must be full day/full year to qualify. Programs are to be in operation for a minimum of
10 hours per day.
1. CCDF Participation (20 points)
2. Infant/Toddler care/full day/full year (20 points)
3. School-age care/full year (20 points)
4. Non-Traditional Care Hours (20 points)
5. Full day/full year not planned or no documentation (0 points)
II. Documentation of Need (20 points maximum)
DCCECE will review all available data to support need.
1. No programs offering full day/full year services in area (20 points)
2. No programs offering full day/full year services including infant/toddler care in area
(15 points)
3. No programs offering full day/full year services including school-age care in area
(10 points)
4. No documentation of need (0 points)
III. Collaboration with Other Agencies and/or Essential Businesses (35 points
maximum)
This can be cash match, in-kind or a combination of the two.
1. Collaboration with more than 4 agencies (35 points)
2. Collaboration with 3 to 4 agencies (25 points)
3. Collaboration with 1 to 2 agencies (10 points)
4. No collaboration documentation (0 points)
IV. Quality Services (30 points maximum)
Better Beginnings Status will be verified.
1. Better Beginnings Quality Accreditation Approval Status is level 3. Documentation
is included (30 points)
2. Better Beginnings Quality Accreditation Approval Status is level 2. Documentation
is included (20 points)
3. Better Beginnings Quality Accreditation Approval Status is level 1. Documentation
is included (5 points)
4. Detailed plan for meeting Better Beginnings Quality Accreditation/Approval status is
included. At a minimum this plan should address staff qualifications, plan for
professional development, plan for parental and community involvement and plan
for program/educational standards (5-10 points)
5. Plan for meeting Better Beginnings Quality Accreditation/Approval status is
incomplete or not included (0 points)
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V. Attachments Required (18 points maximum)
1. Readiness to begin renovation or services (3 points)
2. Service Area/Site Location map (3 points)
3. Licensing approval (3 points)
4. Indoor/Outdoor diagrams (3 points)
5. Planning Commission/Zoning approval (3 points)
6. Health and fire approval (3 points)
VI. Budget (50 points maximum)
1. Budget included and complete (30 points)
2. Program sustainability addressed (20 points)
VII. Other (20 points maximum)
1. All areas of proposal included and complete including age-appropriate staff/program
plans (20 points)
2. All areas of proposal included but incomplete age-appropriate staff/program plans
(10 points)
3. No documentation included (0 points)
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ARPA CHILD CARE SUPPLY BUILDING GRANT
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Proposal Checklist)
Application Page ____
Table of Contents Page ____
Program Abstract (not to exceed 10 pages) Page ____
Service area/Site location map (8 ½” X 11”) Page ____
Letter(s) from funding agency(ies) regarding the status of Page ____
application and/or funding commitments
Diagram/Floor plan for structure (8 ½” X 11”) Page ____
including square footage
Diagram/Proposed use of outdoor space Page ____
including square footage
Budget for proposed project Page ____
Licensing approval letter/Copy of current license Page ____
Planning Commission/Zoning approval Page ____
Health approval/Confirmation of contact Page ____
Fire approval/Confirmation of contact Page ____
Confirmation letters regarding collaboration Page ____
Instructions: Service Area/Site Location Map – Provide a legible letter sized map locating the site of the proposed and/or current facility.
This map should also indicate the area of need. This is the geographic area served by this center. It is imperative that the map provided
clearly marks proposed and/or current facility.
Table of Contents: Use this as a checklist of the items required to submit a Child Care Proposal. Number the pages consecutively in the
order listed.
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