ARPA Funding

 

Build A World Class Workforce & Strengthen Adult/Child Interaction

The ELC has received more funding to provide financial support for ALL early learning/childcare providers to assist with recruiting new early learning educators (ELEs) to provide essential early learning services throughout the state. ELEs include owners/teachers of family childcare homes (FCCHs), directors, preschool teachers, assistants, before- and after-school teachers, assistants, and substitutes. The Recruit & Train bonuses are available for ELEs hired on or after July 1, 2023, and meet the requirements of each bonus by June 30, 2024, unless otherwise notified by DEL. In addition to the specified bonuses, funds provided through the Recruit and Train New Teachers initiative may be used to pay for the cost of first aid and CPR training.

Grants Breakdown

  

How to Submit the Application

Applications
  1. Download, complete, and review the entire application so that the information is legible, correct, and complete.
  2. Save and submit the application in an email to
    workforce@elc-manatee.org
  3. All received applications will be acknowledged by return email.
  4. After applications are reviewed, you will receive additional forms to complete.

ARPA Provider Eligibility Application

 

 

For general questions or assistance with the application, please contact:

Jordan Lacey at (941) 842-2425 | jlacey@elc-manatee.org

Manatee ELC