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 $2.3 million will be available in 2026 for eligible MOA licensed child care programs and American Camp Association (ACA) accredited programs.

Steady Child Care is intended to support existing, eligible MOA licensed child care programs and ACA accredited programs. The funding is available to eligible programs that apply during the designated application periods, meet all requirements, and provide a completed application with required attachments. The application period is April 2, 2026, through April 26, 2026. Please note that programs with multiple sites must submit an application for each licensed and accredited site.

In calendar year 2026, thread will offer two application periods for eligible MOA licensed child care programs and ACA accredited programs. The purpose of having two application periods is to support programs throughout the year and ensure that newly licensed programs or accredited programs (those not yet licensed or accredited during the first application period) have a second opportunity to apply for funding.


Programs licensed or accredited during both application periods are eligible to apply and receive funding for each period. After the final application period, all funded programs will be sent a post-application survey. Completion of this survey is required; failure to do so may affect eligibility for future funding.



Eligibility
  • Child care programs must be located in the Municipality of Anchorage.
  • Child care programs must be licensed by the Municipality of Anchorage OR an ACA accredited day camp.
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 day camp providing child care services that is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA).


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 providing care during the day, not overnight camps):
      • IRS Form W9
      • ACA Accreditation Certificate 
      • ACA Membership Number
      • 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 
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 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 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: Check will be issued to the legal business name of the program and not an individual. See above IRS Form W9 instructions for example.








No file chosen Please upload a copy of your child care program license issued by the Municipality of Anchorage. Legible photos are acceptable.

Please upload a copy of your ACA Accreditation Certificate. Legible photos are acceptable.

Please upload a copy of your business license from the state of Alaska. Legible photos are acceptable.
B. Demographics
This information is a requirement for this funding application.





C. Eligibility

Thank You for Your Interest
Thank you for your interest in the Steady Child Care: Municipality of Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Sector Stimulus Program. To be eligible to receive this funding, the program must be located in the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA). Unfortunately, the program does not meet this criterion and is not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. 

PART 3: CHILD CARE CAPACITY
This information is required for data purposes only.


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






Please list the number (#) of children on your waitlist and their ages (enter "0" if not applicable):  
PART 4: FINANCIAL STABILITY
This information is required for data purposes only.




PART 5: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



Nighttime care is a specialization documented on your child care license.
PART 6: USE OF ACCEE FUNDING


PART 7: ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT & SIGNATURE
By submitting this application: 

  • I understand that this application will remain confidential and will not be shared with other organizations, except with the Municipality of Anchorage and the State of Alaska as needed for licensing, validation, or compliance purposes.

  • I understand that one post-application survey will be sent after the second round of funding is complete. Completing this survey is required, and failure to do so may affect eligibility for future funding.

  • 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)