STEADY CHILD CARE: MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION SECTOR STIMULUS PROGRAM APPLICATION

thread is excited to partner with the Anchorage Child Care and Early Education (ACCEE) Board, Municipality of Anchorage's (MOA) Assembly, and Mayor's Office on the Steady Child Care: Municipality of Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Sector Stimulus Program. The funding for this program comes from the Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Fund. Approximately $2.3M will be available in 2025 for eligible MOA licensed child care programs, American Camp Association (ACA) accredited programs, and non-relative providers who provide care to four or fewer children and meet the noted requirements.

Steady Child Care is intended to support existing child care and early education programs located in the MOA. The funding is available to eligible programs that apply during the designated application period, who meet all requirements, and provide a completed application with required attachments. The application period is June 9, 2025, through July 6, 2025. Please note that programs with multiple sites must submit an application for each licensed site.

Eligibility

Child care programs must be located in the Municipality of Anchorage.
Child care programs must be licensed by the Municipality of Anchorage, OR accredited by the American Camp Association, OR be non-relative providers who provide legal child care to four or fewer children who are not relatives.
Non-relative providers must have a State of Alaska business license.

Provider Category

In this form, you’ll be asked to identify the type of child care program you operate. Please review the definitions below to choose the category that best describes your program. All programs must be located within the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA).

Licensed Child Care Program - A child care program that is licensed by the Municipality of Anchorage to provide child care services.
ACA-Accredited Program - A child care program that is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA).
Non-Relative Provider - A child care provider who cares for four or fewer unrelated children. These providers must have a valid State of Alaska business license.

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:

MOA Licensed Child Care Programs:

IRS Form W9
Child Care Program License
Program AKCCIS Number

ACA Accredited Programs (those not licensed for child care by the MOA and those providing care during the day, not overnight camps):

IRS Form W9
ACA Accreditation Certificate
ACA Membership Number
State of Alaska Business License

Non-Relative Provider (for those who provide care for four or fewer children who are not relatives):

IRS Form W9
State of Alaska Business License

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 from the available list, or select "choose another language" from the (⋮) symbol in the window that pops up.

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 de traducción preferido de la lista disponible, o seleccione "elegir otro idioma" del símbolo (⋮) en la ventana que aparece.

Application Help

Email initatives@threadalaska.org

PART 1: IRS FORM W9

A. Example of Completed IRS Form W9

Click here to see an example of a completed IRS Form W9Click again here to minimize the example and continue with the application

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 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.

B. Upload Completed IRS Form W9

Upload a 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 3: CHILD CARE CAPACITY

This information is required for data purposes only.

What is the maximum number of children your program is licensed or legally permitted to serve?

What is the current number of children enrolled in your program?

What is the number (#) of children currently served by age group (enter "0" if not applicable):

6 weeks through 11 months:

12–18 months:

19–36 months:

3–4 years:

5–6 years:

7–12 years:

What is the desired enrollment capacity of the program?

Reasons why the program is not at desired capacity (check all that apply):

Other (specify reason):

Are you currently maintaining a waitlist?

YesNo

Please list the number (#) of children on your waitlist and their ages (enter "0" if not applicable):

6 weeks through 11 months:

12–18 months:

19–36 months:

3–4 years:

5–6 years:

7–12 years:

PART 4: FINANCIAL STABILITY

This information is required for data purposes only.

Based on your current situation, are you concerned about the possibility of needing to close in the next 6-12 months?

YesNo

If yes, why? (check all that apply):

Workforce (additional investment needed for retention/recruitment) Financial (low revenue/families' inablity to pay the true cost of care)High expensesOperations (time, schedule, etc.) Other

Other (please specify):

What amount of funding ($) beyond your current revenue would be needed to steady your program operations each calendar year?

PART 5: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Does the program (check all that apply):

Serve infants and toddlersServe children with disabilitiesOperate during non-traditional hours (7pm - 6am and/or weekends)None of the above

Does the program participate in (check all that apply):

Learn & GrowChild Care Assistance (State or Tribal)None of the above

PART 6: USE OF ACCEE FUNDING

Please indicate what the program intends to use the funding for (check all that apply):

Rent or mortgage, utilities, facility maintenance and improvements, or insurancePersonnel costs, benefits, recruitment, retention Professional development for staffPurchases or updates to equipment and suppliesGoods and services necessary to maintain child care services Mental health supports for children and employees Other

Other (specify funding use):

PART 7: ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT & SIGNATURE

By submitting this application:

I agree to use the funds only for the categories and purposes listed in Part 6 of this application. The program can move funds between categories without prior approval.
I understand that it is my responsibility to monitor my phone calls, voicemail, and email for communication from thread in order to answer any questions thread may have while processing my application and, if awarded, receiving payment by check.
I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain records and other documentation showing how the funds were used.
I understand that this funding 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 funding is subject to potential 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 is one of the following:
- Licensed by the Municipality of Anchorage,
- Accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), or
- A non-relative provider caring for four or fewer children with a State of Alaska business license

SIGNATURE

I have read and agree to the acknowledgment statement.

Type Your Name to Sign: