CURRENT FUNDING FOCUS: Emergency Needs/Stabilization
The Emergency Needs & Stabilization Grant is intended to fill short-term, one-time needs for licensed childcare providers in Washington County, Oklahoma to help ensure community access to childcare following an unexpected operating expense.
Qualifying Emergency
The request must stem from a sudden, unavoidable circumstance occurring within the past 60 days that places the program at risk of temporary closure, capacity reduction, loss of enrolled children, or significant/unexpected loss of critical supplies. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Unexpected facility damage (storm, fire, plumbing, large appliance failure)
- Required health and safety repairs identified by licensing inspection
- Equipment failure essential to operation (refrigeration/freezer, sanitation, security, heating/cooling, vehicle (if transporting))
- Safety-related compliance costs required to maintain license
- Emergency capacity growth – increased available spots in your program as a result of a community change/need
Routine operating expenses (utilities, payroll, curriculum, etc.), subsidy advancement, predictable budget gaps, business assistance/financial relief, expansion projects, or long-term financial sustainability issues do not qualify.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Licensed childcare provider in Washington County, OK
- Facing an unexpected expense that threatens continuation of care, not covered with other funding
- Grant request between $500 to $1,000
- One-time stabilization assistance per site within 12-month period
- Payment made directly to vendor/service provider when possible
- Receipts or other documentation confirming grant intent may be required
2026 funding is limited. Funding priorities are evaluated annually and are subject to change. Requests will be reviewed by committee as they are received.
To submit your grant request, complete the application at the link below: