Small Grants for Small Children

Small Grants for Small Children at Adirondack Community Foundation makes grants available to NYS licensed child care centers and in-home family care providers to support the highest standards of care for children in our region. The program helps advance key goals of the Adirondack Birth to Three Alliance, which works to ensure that children are healthy, learning, and thriving in families that are well supported through essential services and resources. Grants from this fund typically range from $100 to $500 and are awarded on a rolling basis. Eligible expenses include assistance with licensing regulations, tuition assistance for families in need, professional development training, equipment and supplies such as toys and outdoor learning spaces, and other early care provider needs. The program serves certified child care providers in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, and North Warren Counties within the Adirondack Park boundary, including Akwesasne, who serve children ages birth to 3.