Investment of $18 million announced to increase child care accessibility across Montana

The funding is intended to support 31 child care innovation grants within Montana. The investment specifically targets child care deserts, which are defined as areas of elevated child care shortages. The primary goal of the project is to customize capacity in relation to community needs.

Applicants for the grants were required to address a demonstrated community need, affordability of child care, increased access to childcare in underserved communities, quality child care for children, and sustainability of a high-quality child care workforce and programming.