COVID-19 CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION

thread is excited to partner with the State of Alaska Child Care Program Office to offer the 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. The application period for this grant closes December 31, 2021. 
Application/SpanishTranslation Instructions
To apply for this grant:
  • Please complete and sign the application below.  Questions with an (*) require a response.  
  • Programs with multiple sites must submit an application for each licensed site. 
  • Use a computer desktop or laptop with the Google Chrome web browser for best results. Download Chrome here.
  • Have the IRS Form W9 completed and ready to upload. Download the W9 form here. 
  • Please read the acknowledgement statement and follow the instructions for completing the application signature process. 
To translate the application to Spanish/other language: 

1. Open the application using Google Chrome web browser. Download Chrome here.
2. Anywhere on this 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.
PART 1: APPLICANT & PROGRAM INFORMATION
A. Contact Information



Please use the legal business name as listed on the current business license issued by the State of Alaska. Financial support will be issued to the legal business name/program and not an individual.







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





C. Program Status

Thank You for Your Interest
Thank you for your interest in the 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 the 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.  








D. Program Technology

PART 2: PROGRAM CAPACITY





PART 3: PROGRAM EXPENSES  (This information is a federal requirement for this grant application.) 








PART 4: USE OF FUNDS


PART 5:  IRS FORM W9 

W9 on File
The IRS Form W9 upload is not required because the program has a W9 on file with thread. Thank you.

Upload the completed W9. Please make sure Part I Taxpayer Identification Number and Part II Certification Signature has been completed before uploading.   
PART 6: ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT
By submitting and signing this application:
  • I agree to use the funds only for the categories and purposes outlined in Part 4 of this application. Note: The program does not need to spend the grant within any specified time period, and 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, etc. I agree to participate in these activities as necessary or requested.

  • I understand that the "grant period" is one (1) month from the date of the program receiving the funds.

  • During the one (1) 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/Copayments: I will provide relief from tuition payments and copayments 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 Submit the Application
  1. Click “submit” button below. This will take you to the summary and signature page. 
  2. Review your application answers then sign at the bottom of the page. 
  3. Click “submit signed response” button. This will submit your signature and send you an email to verify your signature. 
  4. Open verification email. 
  5. In verification email, click the link in the email to complete the signature process. Important note: Your application will not be submitted until this step is complete.