NEW HAMPSHIRE PROVIDER GRANT FUNDS

Currently Available Grant Opportunities

Child Care Business Improvement Project

Opportunities to Succeed (Child Care Accelerate) Grant – UPDATE July 22, 2024

On July 19, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) assumed responsibility for the disbursement of funds through the Opportunities to Succeed (OTS) grant. DHHS notified providers impacted by this change by email on July 19.

Child care providers who have completed the Child Care Accelerate program through SEED Collective and received preapproval for an OTS grant will receive their payments directly from DHHS. If you have completed or are currently receiving services from the Child Care Accelerate program and are awaiting approval of a grant application, DHHS will be reviewing all outstanding applications and issue funds as appropriate.

We recognize the importance of this funding to New Hampshire child care providers and DHHS is taking steps to issue the funds as quickly as possible. DHHS will provide updates throughout this process.

-7/19: Letter emailed to all Child Care Accelerate participants notifying them that DHHS is assuming responsibility for the disbursement of funds under the Opportunities to Succeed (OTS) grant.

-Week of 7/22: The DHHS Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration (BCDHSC) will review all applications received to date, with priority given to providers that have been preapproved. BCDHSC will reach out to all OTS applicants to review the documentation received to determine if there is anything missing and provide instructions for completing the grant agreement they will be receiving.

*Current participants who started the Child Care Accelerate program on July 12 will be contacted and offered alternative coaching arrangements. This group will still have an opportunity to apply for the OTS grant.

-By 8/2: All applications and documentation must be received by Friday, August 2, 2024. This deadline is firm and will not be extended.

-8/8: DHHS will send Notices of Award with Grant Agreements via email to providers who submitted complete applications and supporting documentation. Grant Agreements must be signed and returned to DHHS in order for grant funds to be released.

-8/15: Due date for providers to return the signed Grant Agreements to DHHS/BCDHSC. This deadline is firm and will not be extended.

Child Care Workforce Grant (CCWG)

The Child Care Workforce Grant (CCWG) for $15,000,000 is to finance recruitment and retention bonus and benefit grants for New Hampshire Child Care Programs as defined in New Hampshire House Bill 2.

We want to give you all an update as to the status of the CCWG payments. All awards have been finalized; due to the year end close within the State of New Hampshire, payments will be made the week of July 22nd, either via electronic transfer (for those that use this option) or via US Mail.

We appreciate your patience and partnership.

Closed Grant Programs Reporting and Resources

Child Care Operating Expense Reduction Grant (CCOER)

Final Progress Report Deadline is September 30, 2024 5:00 PM

Click here to view CCOER Grant FAQ’s (updated 3/29/2024)

Final Progress Report Template

September 2023 CCDF Discretionary Quality Incentive Grant (CDQI)

Final Report Deadline October 18, 2024 5:00 PM

September 2022 CCDF Discretionary Quality Incentive Grant (CDQI)

Final Report Deadline October 27, 2023 5:00 PM

American Rescue Plan Act Stabilization Grant (ARPA S)

Final Report Deadline October 27, 2023 5:00 PM

Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA)

 Final Report Deadline October 21, 2022 5:00 PM

  • CRRSA Grant Participant Requirements Checklist
  • CRRSA Grant Participant Requirements Checklist
  • Federal Grant Information Website
  • Final Report Template