The Bartlesville Community Foundation leads a committee focused on strengthening local childcare and connecting families with care.

Through the Early Childhood Education Support Fund, licensed childcare providers in Washington County, Oklahoma can apply for grants focused on emergency needs, program sustainability, and capacity building.

Every grant request is reviewed by the Fund's review committee. The grant focus may change from time to time, and funding is limited.

Eligibility and Requirements

  • Licensed childcare provider in Washington County, OK
  • Facing a need that fits in one of the grant opportunity categories
  • Grant request up to $2,500
  • Receipts or other documentation confirming the grant intent may be required and is request dependent

 

Emergency Needs Grant

Program Sustainability Grant

Capacity Building Grant

The Emergency Needs Grant is intended to fill short-term, one-time needs 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.

To submit your request for an Emergency Needs Grant, complete the application at the link below:

Grant Application

The Program Sustainability Grant is intended for preventative investments that help a provider stay open and avoid a larger expense.

 

Qualifying Expenses:

Examples include but are not limited to:

  • Preventative repair to large appliances
  • Plumbing or electrical repair
  • Equipment replacement
  • Roof or exterior maintenance
  • Safety improvements

To submit your request for a Program Sustainability Grant, complete the application at the link below:

Grant Application

The Capacity Building Grant is intended for investments that help a provider create or restore child care spots in their program.

 

Qualifying Expenses:

Examples include but are not limited to:

  • Classroom furniture
  • Infant/Toddler equipment
  • Playground equipment
  • Licensing-related improvements
  • Materials to prepare a new classroom
  • Small facility modifications
  • Required training
  • Start Up administrative expenses - for example, background checks, fingerprints, etc.

To submit your request for a Capacity Building Grant, complete the application at the link below:

Grant Application