Small Grants for Small Children Fund
The Small Grants for Small Children Fund by Adirondack Foundation supports Adirondack region child care providers in enhancing early childhood education and care through resources and enrichment tools.
Funder: Adirondack Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: $250–$500 per grant; typically one-time awards
Summary: Supports NYS licensed child care providers in the Adirondack region to enhance quality early childhood care and education.
Description
The Small Grants for Small Children Fund, managed by the Adirondack Foundation, is designed to support New York State licensed child care centers and in-home family care providers operating within the Adirondack region. The fund aims to promote the highest standards of early childhood care by enabling providers to access resources, equipment, and enrichment tools. This initiative advances the goals of the Adirondack Birth to Three Alliance, helping ensure that children are healthy, learning, and thriving in well-supported families. Grants typically support needs such as licensing compliance, tuition assistance for families, professional development, educational resources, and other critical early care provider requirements.
