The purpose of the Early Childhood Grant Fund is to provide funding for educational, developmental, and supportive services for children ages 0-8 including, but not limited to, childcare, preschool, caregiver education, and other developmental enhancement opportunities.
Finding childcare in Red Lodge is a struggle for some families. Affording quality childcare can leave parents in a tight place, forcing some families to choose between childcare and daily expenses. Quality childcare encourages social and emotional growth enabling an easier transition into kindergarten.
The Carbon County Early Childhood Coalition has established The Early Childhood Grant Fund, through the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation. This grant provides funding to early childhood programs that families might not otherwise afford.
The advantages gained through early childhood education cannot be made up for later in life. When we invest in children we invest in our future.
The Early Childhood Fund Committee is accepting applications. The committee honors a 72-hour response time for grant requests. Funding will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. The current funding structure is $200 a month for 6 months towards childcare tuition payment or $100 a month for 6 months if your child already receives a scholarship for their tuition.