Colorado Early Childhood Stimulus: Statewide Impact

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) is investing a combined $271 million of federal stimulus funds to help stabilize child care program operations and to retain the state's early childhood education workforce. All licensed and Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) qualified exempt child care providers that were open and operating as of March 11, 2021 are eligible to receive both grants.

Colorado prepared a brief to provide an update on these grant awards through June 2022, including total funds distributed and details on which programs have applied to date. Eligible programs can continue to apply through September 30, 2022. View the brief here.