Vermont Afterschool is now accepting applications for the ‘23-24 Room For Me Grant.
Vermont has an urgent need for improved access to afterschool and summer programs that serve school-age children. The Child Development Division is glad to partner with Vermont Afterschool to offer another round of Room For Me grants to start up or expand afterschool and summer programs. Over $1,000,000 of new Room For Me funds will be awarded through a competitive grant process. Center-based child care and afterschool programs can apply for up to $50,000 and family child care programs can apply for up to $20,000.
The Room For Me grants will fund programs to expand the number of school-age children aged 5-12 served in afterschool, school vacation, and summer programs statewide with a focus on underserved areas of Vermont. Program funding priorities are:
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increasing year-round (operating at least 42 weeks) licensed program slots for children and youth.
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creating new licensed or regulated programs in parts of the state where few or no options are currently available. This can include extending hours/days of operation to serve more children and youth or adding new locations/sites.
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addressing affordability for children and youth (ages 5–12) and their families by enrolling in the Child Care Financial Assistance Program.
Key Dates
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Application Open – June 1, 2023
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Questions Due – July 25, 2023, 12 PM EST
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Application Due – July 25, 2023, 4 PM EST
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Award Notification – August 28, 2023
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Program Period – September 1, 2023–June 28, 2024
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Award Period – September 1, 2023–July 12, 2024
Room For Me is funded by the Child Care and Development Block Grant supported by the American Rescue Plan Act through Vermont’s Child Development Division and administered by Vermont Afterschool.
For more information about this grant opportunity, including additional submission guidelines and points of contact for your grant-related questions, please visit Vermont Afterschool.