CARES Act Grants Update

Great news! Governor Bullock announced that he is directing $50 million to maintain and expand child care and support Montana families. Included in this will be funding to expand school-age care, scholarships to families with special circumstances requiring in-home care, and an additional payment to all licensed and registered child care facilities.

Payment to Licensed Providers

There will be a third payment to all licensed and registered child care programs to maintain and expand slots. Payments will be:

$6,000 for Family Child Care
$9,000 for Group Child Care
$13,000 for Centers

If you received the first or second CARES Act payment, there is no additional application and there is nothing you need to do at this time. Payments will be processed mid-September. If you are a new provider or were closed during the first and second payment rounds, we will contact you directly with an application or feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Upcoming Trainings and Events

Everyone looks forward to summer break! If you’re looking for some fun ways to fill those long summer days, check out a Summer Meal Program near you. The programs are unique to each community, and are a place where kids and teens up to 18 can meet up to have a healthy meal, hang out with friends, and sometimes there are cool activities going on there too. The best part is that you don’t have to sign up, there’s no paperwork required and it’s at no cost! Kids and teens just have to show up, eat, and have fun. To find a Summer Meal Program near you, text the word “FOOD” to 877-877.

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