This grant opportunity is available to existing DHR-licensed childcare providers who are interested in increasing the number of children enrolled in high-quality early learning programs throughout Central Alabama.
Eligibility & Funding Details
Funding must be spent within one calendar year (from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026).
Funding is expected to be used toward one-time expenses tied to increased enrollment. Requests geared toward continuous expenses, such as staffing, will not be considered.
If an applicant is at full or near-full capacity, funds can be applied only toward space expansion.
Facility repairs are an acceptable use of funds if they are tied to increasing capacity or enrollment. This includes, but is not limited to, bathroom repairs, playground repairs and repairs needed to make the facility a safer environment for children and staff.
Requests geared toward improving the learning environment are an acceptable use of funds for those facilities that have lower enrollment. However, applicants must demonstrate that they are utilizing other funding sources for quality improvement in addition to the funding requested.
Funds cannot be utilized for materials not associated with increased enrollment, such as office chairs and supplies.
UWCA funding CANNOT be used to support lobbying or fundraising activities.
FUNDING AVAILABLE
Up to $25,000
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
Applicants must be based, and serve clients, in one of the following Alabama counties: Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair or Walker.
If you are a first-time applicant for a United Way of Central Alabama grant, you will need to complete the New Account Set Up Form for access to our online grant system.
