Investments in Oregon’s youngest community members give the best return on investment the state can imagine.

With support from Seeding Justice, Home Childcare Essentials is offering childcare programs start-up and expansion grants to increase the available childcare slots in Oregon. We are here to help and mentor any person interested in providing high-quality, compassionate care and love to Oregon’s future leaders.

HCE Childcare Capacity grants can be used for:

  • Supplies, furnishings, and materials needed for classrooms and early learning spaces

  • Repairs or updates to childcare spaces to home in home-based programs

  • Outdoor play structures, new fencing, fall surfaces, and other equipment

  • Up to six months of start-up funding, including wages for staff, rent and utilities

  • Technology and software

  • Insurance costs and licensing fees

We’re focusing on providing funds to home-based providers and communities where families face the greatest challenges in getting the culturally responsive care they need.

Application Closes December 31, 2023 at 11:45 pm

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Application Closes December 31, 2023 at 11:45 pm |

Current Providers

  • Up to $15,000 expansion funding

  • Must be currently licensed

  • Must have current background number (CBR)

  • Must be currently caring for children

  • Must be registered or willing to accept Employment Related Daycare (ERDC )

New Providers and Start ups

  • Up to $40,000 start-up funding

  • Willing to open a Registered Family or Certified Family licensed program.

  • Become registered in the Childcare Central Background Registry (CBR)

  • Must be willing to accept Employment Related Daycare (ERDC ) once licensed.

  • Participate in pathways training program (if not currently a Step 8)