Murray County wants to retain existing providers in the County and add new providers to increase total capacity. To achieve this goal, the County has dedicated $16,000 to grant to new and existing childcare providers.

APPLICATION

Mail completed application to Murray County Economic Development, PO Box 57, Slayton MN 56172 – or – scan it and email it to arucker@co.murray.mn.us.

Existing Family Child Care providers may apply for grants of up to $500.
New Family Child Care providers may apply for grants of up to $750. New providers must be licensed and operating before grant funds will be disbursed.
New and existing Day Care Centers may apply for grants of up to $1,000. New centers must be licensed and operating before grant funds will be disbursed.
Grant applications must be submitted and approved before expenses are incurred.
Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to licensing and background check fees, training fees, equipment purchases, and building improvements required to obtain or maintain licensing.
Grant funds will be disbursed for approved expenses after receipts are submitted.
Up to 2 reimbursement requests may be submitted per approved grant.
Murray County staff may conduct site visits to verify uses of grant funds.
Should a grant recipient stop providing child care services in Murray County within 1 year of receiving a grant, 100% of the grant dollars must be paid back to Murray County:
Grant recipients will be eligible to apply for additional grants one calendar year after receiving the initial grant.
Grants will be awarded until the fund is depleted.