The RI Department of Human Services (DHS) is excited to facilitate the administration of the Early Educator Pandemic Retention Bonus program.
Donor Name: RI Department of Human Services
State: Rhode Island
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 10/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $750
Details:
This program is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Fund (SFRF), as appropriated by Governor Dan McKee and the General Assembly. This program is intended to invest in early educators by offering bonuses to direct child care staff employed at licensed child care providers. Intended to supplement educators’ compensation to support retention and recruitment in the early learning sector, the program will also recognize the vital work that early educators do in supporting the State’s littlest learners. Full time and part-time employees at licensed center or family child care programs ¬ who work directly with children during some portion of the average day may be eligible to apply.
Funding Information
Grant amount: $750
Eligibility Criteria
- An active full-time or part-time employee of a DHS-licensed child care program
- Providing direct care to children during some portion of the average day of operation
- Employed at the same DHS-licensed program as of June 1, 2022.
For more information, visit RI Department of Human Services.