An Interagency Childcare Working Group is launching a new grant program to expand access to childcare across Wyoming. The program is specific to childcare businesses and is part of a broader strategy to address the childcare crisis impacting families, businesses, and communities in the state. The opportunity will open on Jan. 1, 2025, with six distributions over the coming year.

Administered by the Wyoming Community Foundation, the Childcare Provider Start-Up Grant offers funding up to $10,000 per applicant. Priority will be given to applicants serving communities with limited or no existing childcare options and home-based providers seeking startup support. Funding will also be considered for childcare entities aiming to expand access in their area or establish new programs.