Bedford County Childcare Facilities Grant FY25

SUMMARY

• The Bedford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has established a $30,000 incentive fund program for childcare providers.
• A total of $30,000 is available and may be divided among qualified applicants.
• The matching grant offers up to $30,000 for capital equipment purchases, infrastructure improvements, or training expenses that (1) are related to the creation or expansion of a childcare facility within Bedford County (outside of Bedford Town limits), and (2) demonstrate quality improvements, sustainability, or results in adding new childcare slots to help alleviate the shortage of available childcare in Bedford County.
• The childcare grant applicant shall be a Licensed Provider/Program by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the grant must result in the applicant achieving licensure status. (https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/become-a-licensed-provider)
• The grant funds apply to facility modifications/upgrades that are in compliance with childcare licensing standards and/or other related capital investments specifically affiliated with the expansion of childcare services (i.e., cribs, playground equipment, books, etc.).
• The program type can be a child day care, family day homes or family day systems as long as they are registered with the Department of Education or will achieve registration through the grant.
• Proposals cannot conflict with the development standards established by the National Trust for Historic Preservation if related to facility modifications.
• The grant will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis for documented, qualifying expenditures.