FOCUS ON CHILD CARE GRANT: BUILDING RESILIENCE POST-PANDEMIC

thread is excited to partner with the State of Alaska Child Care Program Office for the Focus on Child Care Grant: Building Resilience Post-Pandemic. The funding for this grant is possible through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Supplemental Fund, with the State of Alaska's Child Care Program Office as the lead agency and thread as the intermediary for grant distribution. 

Additional funding is available to eligible programs located in the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) by way of 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 via a grant from the Municipality of Anchorage's Assembly and Mayor's Office. thread is the intermediary for grant distribution.
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. 
  • 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: Current 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 completed 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 the information provided on your IRS Form W9. Inaccurate or incomplete information may delay the processing of 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 requirement for this grant application.





C. Program Status

Thank You for Your Interest
Thank you for your interest in the Focus on Child Care Grant: Building Resilience Post-Pandemic. To be eligible to receive this grant, the program must be licensed/registered/certified/regulated by the State of Alaska or Municipality of Anchorage (MOA). 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 Focus on Child Care Grant: Building Resilience Post-Pandemic. To be eligible to receive this grant, the program must be open and operational at the time of application and remain open and operational during the duration of the three (3) month grant period. Unfortunately, the program does not meet this criterion and is not eligible to apply for this grant. 
D. Additional Funding - Location 
Additional funding is available to eligible programs located in the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) by way of the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) Child Care Stabilization Grant. This is a second round of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund via a grant from the Municipality of Anchorage's Assembly and Mayor's Office. 

Even if you received funding from this MOA location-based grant previously, you ARE eligible for this 2nd round of additional MOA funding. 

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 FOCUS ON CHILD CARE GRANT: BUILDING RESILIENCE POST-PANDEMIC 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. 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 three (3) months from the date the check is issued. 

  • I understand that by receiving the funds the program intends to remain open and operational for the duration of the three (3) month grant period. If the program closes during the three (3) month grant period, I will contact thread to determine if part or all of the funds need to be returned.

  • During the three (3) 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.