What’s the difference between the TEACH Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship Program and TEACH Colorado?
ECCLA provides the TEACH Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship, which offers early childhood professionals a pathway to pursue higher education. Many of Colorado’s early childhood education professionals, including directors, teachers, and family child care professionals, are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The TEACH Early Childhood® Colorado …
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This always depends on funding. At this time, there will be two rounds annually – one in spring and one in fall.
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You will be notified via email about the status of your application.
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We generally try to notify applicants within 4-6 weeks after the close of the grant round. It can take this long due to the amount of applications received, getting the review committee together and other day to day factors
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Applications for funding requests must be for projects that have not been completed yet. If you have started a project, but do not have the funds to complete it you may be eligible.
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Funding will not cover the following: COVID-related expenses Salaries Consultants or planners Reimbursements of projects/equipment purchased previously Technology Equipment and items that are not age appropriate for children birth to 5 years of age Any part of the home that is not used for children …
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Funding can be used for: Home improvements related to licensing, health and safety issues, and to expand the program for increased capacity Opening a new program Startup costs Equipment Shade and playground improvements Flooring HVAC/Heating Appliances Other issues related to health, safety, licensing, etc. This …
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Who can I speak with if I have questions about the application, eligibility, process, and/or my request?
Shannon Hall, Director of Workforce Supports is the program manager for the Family Child Care Home Facilities Improvement Grant. For any questions, please contact her directly. ECCLA will also host two (2) optional technical assistance webinars for applicants during each round of funding. Visit ECCLA’s …
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