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Overview of Greenville CountyCARES ACT funding for Childcare Sector
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***Information updated as of July 6, 2020***
Palmetto Shared Services Alliance
Overview of Greenville CountyCARES ACT funding for Childcare Sector
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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.
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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)
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$1.71 MillionTo 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
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Who is eligibleProvider 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)
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What are eligible expenses?
Expenses incurred between March 27 and Oct 15 are acceptable
Categories of approved expenses (1 of 2) ExamplesPersonal Protective Equipment Gloves
Face Shields and MasksContactless thermometer Materials needed for parents, staff, children, volunteers
Contracts “substantially dedicated to Covid-19 related response”
Cleaning and DisinfectantEmergency response teamFacility renovation for Covid-19 (e.g., check-in window)
Facility disinfectant cleaning supplies Cleaning and disinfectant equipment and suppliesClassroom equipment Personal sets of materials
Personal sets of books (take-home or classroom)Pool noodles for 6 ft distancingEquipment to foster independent play
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What are eligible expenses? (cont)
Expenses incurred between March 27 and Oct 15 are acceptable
Categories of approved expenses (2 of 2) ExamplesSignage Signage to inform about new processes
Signage to re-assure potential clientsSignage to remind about social distancing
Facility equipment Front desk barriersFood preparation processes and equipmentSocial Distancing equipment
Communications resources Parent information pieces for current parentsParent information pieces to re-assure potential clients
Professional Development Training on Covid-19 policiesTraining on classroom activities adjusted to respond to social distancing requirements
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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)
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Note: Funding is reimbursable grant with an advance
Approved provider will receive 50% of funds within 2 weeks of approvalProvider 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 studentsThey are eligible for $10,000
Submit application and is approvedReceive 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 $1,000On Oct 15, unclaimed $4,000 will be awarded to a waitlisted provider
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How do I apply?
• Online application will go live on July 6• Apply at www.GreenvilleFirstSteps.org/CaresAct
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Timeline for fund disbursement
July 6 Anticipated opening of funding applicationApplicants approved on revolving basisOnce notified of approval, check will be mailed within 2 weeks
Applicants can submit reimbursement request for 2nd payment at any timeReceipts and request will be approvedOnce notified of approval, check will be mailed within 2 weeks
Oct 15 Deadline for applicants to submit reimbursement request for 2nd payment
Nov 1 All unspent funds will be allocated to:Waitlisted registered providersPossible additional funds to previous recipients
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Additional FREE supports availableItems Details Expected availabilityBooks and childcare equipment Bulk purchase of book sets and childcare equipment August 2020Personal Protective equipment Bulk purchase of gloves, cloth masks August 2020Complimentary membership to Palmetto Shared Services
Online and onsite supports, including costs savings through business partners, downloadable resources. Shared Services will contact you to sign up.
July 2020
Downloadable resources Personalized templates for posters, signs, handouts, information to help communicate Covid-19 procedures and processes. These resources will be housed on Palmetto Shared Services platform
August 2020
“Greenville childcare is safe and open for business” Awareness campaign
Funds for online, print, and billboards to encourage families to return to childcare and to encourage employees to return
August to Sept 2020
These supports available to all Licensed AND Registered providers physically located in Greenville County
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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
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