MountainHeart is excited to share a valuable funding opportunity for child care providers in rural areas! The 2025 Child Care Assistance Grant, funded by Save the Children and TJ Maxx, is designed to support families by easing the financial burden of child care costs.

Who Can Apply?

Licensed child care providers and family child care homes located in the eligible counties of West Virginia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas can apply for a $5,000 tuition assistance grant. This funding helps cover the child care expenses of enrolled families receiving child care assistance.

Why Apply?

By securing this grant, your program can:
✅ Provide financial relief to families struggling with child care costs.
✅ Enhance the quality of early education for children in your community.
✅ Access additional training, resources, and networking through the Rural Child Care Network (RCCN).

Grant Requirements:

✔ Applicants must be licensed and located within the eligible counties.
✔ Funds must be used to support currently enrolled children receiving child care assistance.
✔ A final report on the use of funds and program impact is required.

Grant Timeline & Deadline

📅 Grant Period: March 17, 2025 – May 15, 2025
📅 Application Deadline: TBD (Confirm with official documents)
📅 Final Report Due: May 30, 2025

How to Apply

For full details and application instructions, download the following documents:
📄 Funding Opportunity 2025 – Child Care Assistance (PDF)
📄 Child Care Network Tuition Assistance Grant Flyer (PDF)

📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to support families and strengthen child care access in your community!