Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) Child Care Stabilization Grant Application

thread is excited to partner with the Municipality of Anchorage's Assembly and Mayor's Office on the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) Child Care Stabilization Grant. The funding for this grant is possible through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) via a grant from the Municipality of Anchorage's Assembly and Mayor's Office. thread is the intermediary for grant distribution. 

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) Child Care Stabilization Grant is available to eligible child care programs for the purpose of retaining and recruiting new child care programs in the MOA. The grant is first-come, first-serve while funding is available. The application period is June 5, 2023 through November 30, 2024. 

Eligible child care programs are: (1) located in the Municipality of Anchorage; (2) licensed by the Municipality of Anchorage Child Care Licensing; and (3) open and operating on or after November 1, 2022.  

Not eligible:  Programs that received the MOA location-based award as part of the State of Alaska Child Care Program Office Phase 3 COVID-19 Child Care Stabilization grant program are not eligible to apply.

Application Instructions
Prepare to Apply 
  • Use a computer desktop or laptop with the Google Chrome web browser. 
  • Download Chrome here.
  • Have the necessary documents nearby: (1) IRS Form W9, (2) Child Care Program License, (3) the State of Alaska Business License, and (4) a document with the program ICCIS number. 
Complete the Application   
  • Complete the application below, including uploading IRS Form W9. Questions with an (*) require a response.  
  • Read the acknowledgement statement. 
  • Check the signature box and type your name. 
  • Submit the application. 
  • Review the application.
  • Confirm the application to submit.  
  • Programs with multiple sites must submit an application for each licensed site. 
Download/Complete/Upload IRS Form W9
  • Download IRS Form W9 here. 
  • Read the instructions for how to complete the IRS Form W9. 
  • 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, B of the application. An inaccurate or incomplete W9 may delay processing the application.
Translate the Application
  • Open the application using Google Chrome web browser.
  • Anywhere on the application form, right click for a drop-down menu.
  • From the drop-down menu, select “Translate to.”
  • Choose the preferred translation language.
 Para traducir el formulario al español u otro idioma: 
  • Abra el formulario con el navegador web Google Chrome. Descarga Chrome aquí.
  • En cualquier lugar de este formulario, haga clic con el botón derecho y verá un menú desplegable.
  • Selecciona "Traducir a".
  • Elija el idioma al que le gustaría que se tradujera.
Application Help 
PART 1:  IRS FORM W9
A. 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. The 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 grant check will be sent to the address on the program's W9. 
  • 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 W9.
B. Upload  Completed IRS Form W9  

To complete the IRS Form 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 IRS Form W9.  
PART 2: APPLICANT & PROGRAM INFORMATION
A. Contact Information
Information provided on the application must match information provided on IRS Form W9. Inaccurate or incomplete information may delay processing the application.





Note: Grant check will be issued to the legal business name of the program and not an individual. See above IRS Form W9 instructions for example.






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





C. Program Eligbility

Thank You for Your Interest
Thank you for your interest in the MOA Child Care Stabilization Grant. To be eligible to receive this grant, the program must be located in the Municipality of Anchorage. Unfortunately the program does not meet this criteria and is not eligible to apply for this grant. 

Thank You for Your Interest
Thank you for your interest in the MOA Child Care Stabilization Grant. To be eligible to receive this grant, the program must be licensed/registered/certified/regulated by Municipality of Anchorage Child Care Licensing. Unfortunately the program does not meet this criteria and is not eligible to apply for this grant. 

Thank You for Your Interest
Thank you for your interest in the MOA Child Care Stabilization Grant. To be eligible to receive this grant, the program must be open and operating in the Municipality of Anchorage. Unfortunately the program does not meet this criteria and is not eligible to apply for this grant. 
PART 3: PROGRAM CAPACITY
This information is required for data purposes only.









PART 4: PROGRAM FINANCIAL STABILITY
This information is required for data purposes only.





PART 5: USE OF MOA COVID-19 CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANT FUNDS


PART 6: ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT & SIGNATURE
By submitting this application: 
  • I agree to use the funds only for the categories and purposes listed in Part 5 of this application. 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 certify that the child care program is located in the Municipality of Anchorage. 

  • I certify that the child care program did not receive the location based funding offered in the Phase 3: COVID-19 Child Care Stabilization Grant program.