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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#101517">NOTE:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#101517"> To clarify this grant opportunity continues to be is available for NEW
programs OR for programs that have the ability and interest in increasing their licensed capacity. An increase in license capacity is only an option for providers that have a license that is not already at capacity for the type of care they provide.
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<em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#101517">Memo from Maine DHHS, Jan. 22, 2024:</span></em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#101517"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#101517">The Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program is still accepting applications for grant funding for new and existing child care programs. If you were issued a new or expanded license
capacity after March 28, 2022, or you are currently planning to start a new facility or expand your current license capacity, you are eligible to receive an award and are encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#101517">Applying requires completing a two-step application process. Each application is expected to have a processing time of up to 5 weeks from the time of submission. The Department is
accepting Application 1 until <strong><u><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">June 30, 2024</span></u></strong> and Application 2 until <strong><u><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">August 31, 2024</span></u></strong>, or until all
funds are awarded, whichever occurs first. The Department is accepting applications for the following categories:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Child Care Start Up:</span></a></span></em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#101517"> eligible for up to 75% of start-up costs, with a max award amount of $8,500. Up to $25,000 is available for those adding a room exclusively
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