Illinois Child Care Start-Up Grants
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- Who can apply
- Small businesses, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Where
- Illinois
Details from the funder
Prospective licensed child care homes and centers. This administrator serves Champaign, Douglas, Iroquois, Macon, Piatt and Vermilion counties; other counties use their participating CCR&R.
About this grant
Startup assistance offers up to $500 for home providers and $1,000 for centers working toward state licensure.
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