Quality Matters Fund

This fund provides capital support for early learning programs to expand their capacity, increase quality, and/or make capital improvements in response to COVID-19 safety protocols to serve vulnerable families. Eligible programs seeking grant funding can apply for awards up to $50,000.

Eligibility

Before applying, please ensure your organization meets the following eligibility criteria:

• You are an existing high-quality operator (3 Star) or you have submitted a plan for increasing quality 
• You are a non‐profit or for‐profit organization with a Tennessee child care license
• You currently serve low‐income populations (which means at least 50% of your client population are low income children, as defined by 250% Federal Poverty Level)
• All needed project funding beyond this application has been secured. 

Before applying, please ensure your expansion project meets the following eligibility criteria:

• The proposed project will be located in Hamilton County, TN
• You can demonstrate ownership or long‐term lease (can be forthcoming for a new location)

Preference will be given to applications and projects that have or consider the following:

• Strong track-record for serving vulnerable populations
• Demonstration of need for high-quality child care in the proposed location
• Increasing infant or toddler seats

Important Dates

Dec 2              Applications Released

Dec 9              Applicant Training

Jan 8             Applications Due

Feb 5              Awards Announced

Application

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If you have any questions, please email earlymatterschatt@gmail.com.

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