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NWKS Innovation Center Childcare Grant Application

Longevity Bonus, Montessori and Literacy Grants

Instructions: Complete the application and forward by email to danajstanton@nwkeici.org. Applications can also be sent via US mail to: Innovation Center, 212 S. Kansas Ave., Norton, KS 67654.

Grant Deadlines: Grant applications are due either October 25 or April 25.

Questions: If you have questions, please contact the Innovation Center Childcare Program Specialist Dana Stanton at danajstanton@nwkeici.org or 785-874-5150.

Eligibility: This grant is limited to for-profit, licensed child care centers and group daycares in a community without a child care center. In addition, qualifying applicants must be:

•Licensed by the state of Kansas for at least 12 children;

•Accept children ages 2 weeks to 6 years of age;

•Be open at least 4 hours a day;

•Be located in Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Phillips, Smith, Jewell, Republic, Sherman,Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Rooks, Osborne, Mitchell, Cloud, Wallace, Logan, Gove, Trego, Ellis,Russell, Lincoln, Otawa, Ellsworth or Saline County.

Grant Descriptions: The Innovation Center offers the following grants to eligible childcare facilities.

  • Longevity Bonus Grant: This grant enables staff member in good standing to earn a bonus forevery six months he or she stays employed at the SAME center. Bonuses differ based on full- and part-time status and length of employment. This grant can be applied for each grant year.The compensation schedule is shown below.
  • Montessori Kit Grant: This grant covers the cost of a Montessori curriculum kit, which includestraining videos and instructions for the teachers as well as time-tested, high-quality learningtools and manipulatives designed to last for many years. This grant can only be applied foronce.

  • Literacy Grants: This grant offers $1,000 to purchase high-quality children’s books to create orenhance the center’s library. This grant can only be applied for once.

    All program applications, terms, and documentation are subject to review and final approval by the Innovation Center Board of Directors and/or Childcare Program Review Commitee.

    Non-profit centers that meet the above criteria can apply for similar assistance through the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.

NWKS Innovation Center Childcare Grant Application

Grant Selection
Please select the grants for which you would like to apply.
Childcare Facility Information
Childcare Facility Address
This grant is limited to licensed childcare centers and group day cares in a community without a childcare center. Which situation applies to your facility?
Child Enrollment Information:

Please provide information about the ages of children served at your facility.
Infants (birth to 12 months)
Toddlers (13 months to 3 years)
Preschoolers (3 years to School Age)
School Age Children
Other Facility Information:
Does the applying facility accept DCF assistance for low-income families?
If the facility accepts DCF, does the assistance cover the cost of care?
Does the facility utilize the CACFP program?
Does the facility utilize an online childcare management system like Brightwheel, Playground, Procare or other?
Employee Information: Please provide information for each staff person.

Example:

Job Title: Lead Provider
Employee Initials: DS
Typical Hours Worked Each Week: 35 hours
Hourly Wage: $14 an hour
Length of Employment (please indicate by years and months): 3 years and 5 months
Employee 1
Employee 2
Employee 3
Employee 4
Employee 5
Employee 6
Employee 7
Employee 8
Employee 9
Employee 10
Employee 11
Employee 12
Employee 13
Employee 14
Staff Turnover Rate:
Curriculum Information:
Parent and Staff Satisfaction:
Other Barriers:
Required Documents
Financial Statement: At least one financial statement is required. Acceptable examples include a balance sheet, income statement or a copy of the most recent tax return (first page only). Please contact the Innovation Center Childcare Program Specialist if you need assistance with this requirement.
Drop files here or
Max. file size: 256 MB.
    Signature
    Release of Information Declaration: By signing the Application for Funding, the applicant agrees to provide information requested by the Innovation Center for the duration of the incentive period. This may include, but is not limited to at least one financial statement, employee and enrollment information. This is described in the official Innovation Center grant agreement. The purpose of this request is to track company revenues, number of full and part-time employees, and details that reflect the progress the facility has made since the funds were awarded.

    The Innovation Center reserves the right to discuss the project internally, understanding that all staff and board members have signed a confidentiality agreement.
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