Grants for Early Learning & Childcare Programs
Family Child Care Home Facilities Improvement Grant (Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance, Available Statewide) | Apply Here
This opportunity from the Early Childhood Council Leadership Appliance is intended to help family child care homes start up, expand, or maintain consistent operations, increase capacity and reduce the number of family child care homes closing their doors due to financial restrictions. Eligible candidates have a licensed family child care home or are in the pre-licensing process and have applied.
Tip: Reach out to your Early Childhood Council to inquire about local/community grants!
Apprenticeship Programs & Scholarships for Higher Education, Certifications, or Professional Development
Child Development Associate Statewide Scholarship Program (Child Care Innovations, Available Statewide) | Apply Here
Receive coaching support and funding for CDA programs (up to $600) and the CDA Assessment fee ($425). For renewal candidates, program can pay for renewal assessment fee ($125). No prior work experience is required, however, you must have a high school diploma, GED, or be enrolled as a junior or senior in high school career and technical program in early childhood education to qualify for a scholarship.
Child Care Development Specialist Apprenticeship Program (Child Care Innovations) | Apply Here
This federally registered apprenticeship program allows early learning professionals to choose their own path to becoming early childhood teacher/director qualified while learning on the job skills with on-site support. Must be 16 years or older, and employed or willing to be employed full time in a licensed early childhood program. This program is a 2-year commitment.
Early Childhood Coach Credential Scholarship (ECCLA, Available Statewide) | Apply Here
This scholarship is available to help recipients complete the training requirements to earn a Colorado Coach Credential. Eligible participants are Colorado residents, work or are seeking employment in ECE, are registered in PDIS, and holds or will apply for an Early Childhood Professional Credential and earns a Level III or higher.
TEACH Colorado (Available Statewide) | Apply Here
TEACH Colorado has $1,000 scholarships available for individuals pursuing their initial teacher certification.
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Colorado Scholarship Program (ECCLA, Available Statewide) | Apply Here
This scholarship has models to support early childhood administrators, educators, family child care business owners, and other professionals who serve outside of a licensed care setting earn a credential, certificate, or degree (associate, bachelor's, or master's) in Early Childhood Education. This scholarship can pay 90% of tuition and books for early childhood professionals currently employed in ECE.