Delaware Announces $120 Million in ARPA Funding for Early Childhood
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Lt. Bethany Hall-Long and members of Delaware’s congressional delegation joined childcare providers at Delaware State University on Monday to announce significant new funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support Delaware’s childcare industry and childcare professionals.
In total, ARPA is providing more than $120 million in relief for Delaware’s childcare industry.
ARPA investments in childcare announced on Monday include:
$24 million for the Child Care Stabilization grants to help childcare providers statewide remain open and operating. This investment is in addition to the $66 million in ARPA funding that already has been distributed through these stabilization grants.
$10.6 million in direct financial relief for Delaware childcare workers.
Also on Monday, Governor Carney and Delaware State University President Tony Allen announced $10.6 million in state ARPA funding for the university’s new Early Childhood Innovation Center, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Education (DOE) and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS).
Read more at https://news.delaware.gov/2021/11/01/delaware-announces-significant-new-arpa-funding-for-childcare-providers/