Phase 2 - COVID-19 Child Care Stabilization Grant Application

thread is excited to partner with the State of Alaska Child Care Program Office for Phase 2 - COVID-19 Child Care Stabilization Grant. The funding for this grant is possible through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), with the State of Alaska’s Child Care Program Office as the lead agency and thread as the intermediary for grant distribution.
Application Instructions
Apply  
  • Use a computer desktop or laptop with the Google Chrome web browser. 
  • Download Chrome here.
  • Complete the application below, including uploading IRS Form W9.  Questions with an (*) require a response.  
  • Have the necessary documents nearby, including IRS Form W9, the Child Care Program License, the State of Alaska Business License, and ICCIS number.
  • Read the acknowledgement statement. 
  • Submit the application and follow instructions for signature verification process.
  • Complete the signature verification process. 
  • Programs with multiple sites must submit an application for each licensed site. 
Complete/Upload IRS Form W9
  • Download the W9 form here. 
  • Read the instructions for how to complete the W9 form. 
  • Fully complete and sign the form. The program information on the W9 must match the program information entered on the application. Refer to "Example of Completed W9" below.
  • Save the completed form. 
  • Upload the completed form in Part 1, A of the application. An inaccurate or incomplete W9 may delay processing the application.
Example of Completed IRS Form W9
Example of Completed IRS Form W9
  • Line 1: Name (as shown on income tax return) is complete.
  • Line 2: Legal business name is complete. Note: Program legal business name is listed on the State of Alaska Business License, if applicable. (See example below.)
  • Line 3: Federal tax classification is complete.
  • Line 5-6: Mailing address is complete.  Note: The mailing address on W9 must match mailing address on the application.
  • Part 1: Taxpayer Identification Number (Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security Number) is completed.
  • Part 2: Certification signature and date are completed. 
Example of completed W9.

Translate the Application

1. Open the application using Google Chrome web browser.
2. Anywhere on the application form, right click for a drop-down menu.
3. From the drop-down menu, select “Translate to.”
4. Choose the preferred translation language.
 
Para traducir el formulario al español u otro idioma: 

1. Abra el formulario con el navegador web Google Chrome. Descarga Chrome aquí.
2. En cualquier lugar de este formulario, haga clic con el botón derecho y verá un menú desplegable.
3. Selecciona "Traducir a".
4. Elija el idioma al que le gustaría que se tradujera.

Help 
PART 1: APPLICANT & PROGRAM INFORMATION
A. Upload IRS FORM W9  

To complete the W9:  (1) Download IRS Form W9 here.  (2) Fully complete and sign. (3) Save and upload here.  An inaccurate or incomplete W9 may delay processing the application.  See above instructions for example of completed W9.  
B. Contact Information
Information provided on the application must match information provided on the W9. Inaccurate or incomplete information may delay processing the application.



Financial support will be issued to the legal business name of the program and not an individual. The legal business name is listed on the current State of Alaska Business License, if applicable.  See above instructions for example.








C. Demographics
This information is a federal requirement for this grant application.





D. Program Status

Thank You for Your Interest
Thank you for your interest in Phase 2 - COVID-19 Child Care Stabilization Grant. To be eligible to receive this grant, the program must be licensed/registered/certified/regulated by the State of Alaska. Unfortunately the program does not meet this criteria and is not eligible to apply for this grant. Please watch the thread website or visit Alaska ARPA for information about other funding opportunities available in Alaska.  

Thank You for Your Interest
Thank you for your interest in Phase 2 - COVID-19 Child Care Stabilization Grant. To be eligible to receive this grant, the Relative or In-Home Care must be approved by the State of Alaska by March 11, 2021 and still approved at the time of the application. Unfortunately the Relative or In-Home Care does not meet this criteria and is not eligible to apply for this grant. Please watch the thread website or visit Alaska ARPA for information about other funding opportunities available in Alaska.  




E. Bonus Funding Categories
Bonus funding is available to programs participating in Child Care Assistance and/or Learn & Grow at the time the application is submitted.  Participation will be verified to award bonus funding.

PART 2: PROGRAM CAPACITY
This information is required for data purposes only.









PART 3: USE OF PHASE 1 COVID-19 CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANT FUNDS


PART 4: ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT
By submitting and signing this application:
  • I agree to use the funds only for the categories and purposes listed in Part 3 of this application. Note: The program does not need to spend the funds within the specified grant period. The program can move funds between categories without prior approval.

  • I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain records and other documentation to support the use of the funds received.

  • I understand that this grant may impact the program's taxable income. I will seek assistance as necessary from the IRS.gov, a tax consultant or the small business development center for guidance.

  • I understand that this grant is subject to audit, and monitoring via surveys, focus groups, or other methods. I agree to participate in these activities as necessary or as requested.

  • I understand that the "grant period" is five (5) months from the date of the program receiving the funds.

  • I understand that by receiving the funds the program intends to remain open and operational for the duration of the five (5) month grant period.

  • During the five (5) month grant period, I certify that:
  1. CDC Guidelines: When open and providing services, I will implement policies in line with guidance and orders from corresponding state, territorial, tribal, and local authorities and, to the greatest extent possible, implement policies in line with guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

  2. Workforce: For each employee (including lead teachers, aides, and any other staff who are employed by the program to work in transportation, food preparation, or other type of service), I must continue paying at least the same amount of weekly wages and maintain the same benefits (such as health insurance and retirement) for the duration of the grant period. I understand that I may not involuntarily furlough employees from the date of application submission through the duration of the grant period.

  3. Tuition/Co-payments: I will provide relief from tuition payments and co-payments for the families enrolled in the program, to the extent possible, and will prioritize such relief for families struggling to make either type of payment.
Instructions to Sign and Submit the Application
  1. Click “submit” button below. This will go to the summary and signature page. 
  2. On summary page, review answers then sign at the bottom of the page. 
  3. Click “submit signed response” button. A verification email will be sent to verify signature. 
  4. Open verification email. 
  5. In verification email, click the link in the email to complete the signature process. This will submit the application.  Important note: The application will not be submitted until this step is complete.