Required Documents
- Is there specific information we need to put for our insurance to add CDSS as an additional insured? (Name, address of CDSS?)
- In the grant agreement it says that we need to submit ALTA insurance in a format acceptable to DSS. What is the format that is acceptable?
- We are hiring a general contractor; do we need to ask them for the license numbers of all sub-contractors they will be using, or do we only provide the general contractors business license number?
- Do we need to follow ADA requirements for just new construction or for the whole center?
- If we give it our best effort and still fall short of enrolling more students at certain times over the course of 10 years, will we have to repay the grant or does the state understand fluctuation?
- What are the different timelines for the service agreement?
General Grant Information
- IGP New Construction and Major Renovation (NCMR) Roadmap
- How do applicants request an appeal?
- Are all applicants eligible to request an appeal?
- WATCH A VIDEO: Webinar and slides for FCCs about RFA 2 (NCMR) eligibility and application
- WATCH A VIDEO: Webinar and slides for Centers about RFA 2 (NCMR) eligibility and application
- Where can I find grant information and application?
Grant Application
- How many bids do we need?
- When will applicants receive an email when they submit their application, and how will they receive notification if they will be granted or not?
- Where can I find information about the 10% match?
- Are budget templates available?
- Do programs need a Unique Entity ID, SAM/DUNS number to apply?
- What if a program is unable to get bids before the application deadline? Can they still apply?
Program Eligibility
- Do I need to be licensed in California to qualify for the tenure requirement of having a license on or before August 1, 2021?
- What if I moved after 8/1/21 to a new location and have a new license at my new location? I have been licensed at my previous location for many years. Am I still eligible?
- Do all of the children I serve have to have state or local subsidies? Is there a requirement on how many enrolled have to have subsidies?
- If we don’t serve low-income families, can we still apply for the grant?
- Can programs that received an RFA 1 grant apply for RFA 2?
- Can I apply for this grant if I rent and I do not own my home?
Project Eligibility
- Can I apply the funds for construction already taking place?
- To expand to a large license Family Child Care, do I need to contact licensing? Do I need to apply for the new large license before or after I apply?
- I'm a large FCC provider and I need to add a room; are we eligible for this new room construction under this program?
- What if I apply to expand but during the process, I move? Can I continue?
- If I recently renovated my facility, do I qualify for this grant?
- If an FCC wants to expand to a center, is the program eligible to apply for the $1.5M grant amount that centers are eligible for?