Overview of Greenville County CARES ACT funding for Childcare Sector ***Information updated as of July 6, 2020*** A copy of this presentation will be emailed to each person who registered for webinar. If you did not register and would like a copy, email Anne Lee Buck annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org
Palmetto Shared Services Alliance
Overview of Greenville County CARES ACT funding for Childcare Sector
Disclaimer: This presentation is provided by Greenville First Steps and represents our understanding of the projected application and award process for Greenville County CARES act funding. This presentation is based on the document approved by Greenville County Council. Many details are still being clarified. This presentation is for information only, and is NOT a commitment of funding from Greenville First Steps and/or Greenville County Council. Once details have been finalized, more complete information will be provided. This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
What is the CARES Act? Federal emergency funding to assist businesses recover from fiscal impact of Covid-19 • Narrowly defined categories of approved expenses- all Covid-19 related • NOT a means to offset loss revenues • Various local fund managers approved to distribute large buckets of funds, monitor and report to County Council • All funds must be spent and reported on by end of Dec 2020 (eligible expenses from March 27 to October 15, 2020) • Greenville County Council received $91 million, allocation includes: • $70m Small Business relaunch • $5m Minority Small Business relaunch • $1.5m County Government fund • $1m Municipal Government fund • $3.5m Housing and Childcare fund ($1.71m for childcare) • This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
$1.71 Million To help childcare providers continue to serve children and help families return to work $1,000 Registered/Licensed Family home providers (40 total) $5,000 Licensed childcare providers with DSS capacity of 50 or fewer (14 total) $10,000 Licensed childcare providers with DSS capacity of 51 or more (142 total) $140,000 Bulk purchasing of personal protective equipment and childcare supplies $50,000 Communications pieces to help parents understand protections present in Childcare centers This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
Who is eligible Provider must be: Licensed childcare centers or Registered family child care home providers • Registered childcare centers will be waitlisted and funded on first-come first-served basis as funds are • available Faith based providers ARE ELIGIBLE. Government funded providers (e.g., SHARE, Greenville Schools • ARE NOT ELIGIBLE In good standing with DSS • Either currently open , or intends to re-open by Labor Day • Physically located within Greenville County • Registered as a Greenville County business (or intend to register by Sept 3) • This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
What are eligible expenses ? Categories of approved expenses (1 of 2) Examples Personal Protective Equipment Gloves Face Shields and Masks Contactless thermometer Materials needed for parents, staff, children, volunteers Contracts “substantially dedicated to Covid-19 Cleaning and Disinfectant related response” Emergency response team Facility renovation for Covid-19 (e.g., check-in window) Facility disinfectant cleaning supplies Cleaning and disinfectant equipment and supplies Classroom equipment Personal sets of materials Personal sets of books (take-home or classroom) Pool noodles for 6 ft distancing Equipment to foster independent play Expenses incurred between March 27 and Oct 15 are acceptable This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
What are eligible expenses ? (cont) Categories of approved expenses (2 of 2) Examples Signage Signage to inform about new processes Signage to re-assure potential clients Signage to remind about social distancing Facility equipment Front desk barriers Food preparation processes and equipment Social Distancing equipment Communications resources Parent information pieces for current parents Parent information pieces to re-assure potential clients Professional Development Training on Covid-19 policies Training on classroom activities adjusted to respond to social distancing requirements Expenses incurred between March 27 and Oct 15 are acceptable This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
What are ineligible expenses ? • Payroll expenses related to day to day staffing costs • Payroll expenses related to lost wages • Business expenses related to day to day operations • Revenue to offset lost income • Expenses prior to March 27 • Expenses without backup documentation (receipts, invoices, reports) This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
Note: Funding is reimbursable grant with an advance Approved provider will receive 50% of funds within 2 weeks of approval Provider then must submit receipts and documentation to be reimbursed for balance of funds (*) Exception: Family childcare home providers will receive full $1000 in advance Example: Kids Heaven is a licensed provider that serves 52 students They are eligible for $10,000 Submit application and is approved Receive a check for $5,000 (first half as advance) Once they submit allowable receipts for $10,000 will receive a check for remaining $5,000 If they submit receipts for $6,000, they will receive a check for remaining $1,000 On Oct 15, unclaimed $4,000 will be awarded to a waitlisted provider This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
How do I apply? • Online application will go live on July 6 • Apply at www.GreenvilleFirstSteps.org/CaresAct This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
Timeline for fund disbursement July 6 Anticipated opening of funding application Applicants approved on revolving basis Once notified of approval, check will be mailed within 2 weeks Applicants can submit reimbursement request for 2 nd payment at any time Receipts and request will be approved Once notified of approval, check will be mailed within 2 weeks Deadline for applicants to submit reimbursement request for 2 nd payment Oct 15 Nov 1 All unspent funds will be allocated to: Waitlisted registered providers Possible additional funds to previous recipients This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
Additional FREE supports available Items Details Expected availability Books and childcare equipment Bulk purchase of book sets and childcare equipment August 2020 Personal Protective equipment Bulk purchase of gloves, cloth masks August 2020 Complimentary membership to Online and onsite supports, including costs savings through July 2020 Palmetto Shared Services business partners, downloadable resources. Shared Services will contact you to sign up. Downloadable resources Personalized templates for posters, signs, handouts, August 2020 information to help communicate Covid-19 procedures and processes. These resources will be housed on Palmetto Shared Services platform “Greenville childcare is safe and Funds for online, print, and billboards to encourage families to August to Sept 2020 open for business” Awareness return to childcare and to encourage employees to return campaign These supports available to all Licensed AND Registered providers physically located in Greenville County This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
Expectations of Childcare provider • Be an eligible childcare provider in good standing with DSS • Either be open and operating or commit to open and fully operational by Sept 2, 2020 • To provide accurate and timely information in application and follow-up reporting • To provide copies of receipts or invoices for approved expenses at close-out • To provide additional data as requested by Greenville First Steps and Greenville County Council • Consent to additional surveys (as needed) to measure impact of funds • Consent to Greenville First Steps and County Council featuring provider in communications and reporting This presentation provided by Greenville First Steps. Email annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org for more information
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