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Cobb County Government is partnering with SelectCobb to provide grants to licensed Child Care Programs located in Cobb County. The information below will assist companies in learning about the grant amounts, eligibility criteria, the application process, the required memorandum of understanding, and details on how grant monies will be disbursed.
The grants will be provided to eligible licensed “Child Care Learning Centers” based upon the number of employees on the business payroll as of January 1, 2023. Grants will be provided on a per employee basis with companies being eligible for $2,500 per employee up to $20,000.
Grants will also be provided to eligible licensed “Family Child Care Learning Homes” in the amount of $5,000.
If there are insufficient funds for all requests for assistance from eligible businesses, a request will be made to Cobb County for an additional funding allocation. If that allocation is not provided, all grants will be reduced by an equal percentage to ensure equitability.
The following are the basic eligibility requirements for applicants to be considered for grant funding through the Cobb County Child Care Grant. SelectCobb staff will review each application to ensure that all eligibility requirements are met. All eligible applications will be reviewed by an internal audit to ensure completion. It is vital for all applicants to submit the required accompanying documentation to ensure a complete application submittal. The eligibility requirements are as follows:
The application process has closed. No more submissions will be accepted. Applications required the following information:
Once the application period closes, SelectCobb staff will review all applications to ensure eligibility. Eligible applicants will be recommended for funding.
Grant awardees will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with SelectCobb to ensure accountability of grant monies. The memorandum will include:
The funds will be disbursed in one lump sum the time the Memorandum of Agreement is signed.
We have several opportunities for grant assistance. Please review the opportunities below. If these do not work for you, please reach out to our team at 770-859-2330 or [email protected], and we will be happy to assist you with any questions and your grant application.
30-minute virtual meetings are available with the SelectCobb team by appointment.
Times are specifically held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, but additional timeslots will be added each week. If these times do not work for you, please feel free to reach out to our team and we will be more than happy to find a time that is best for you.
In-person grant assistance will be offered at the Cobb Chamber office, located at 1100 Circle 75 Pkwy., 10th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30339, on the following days –
Friday, May 12th from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 25th from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 6th from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 13th from 5-8 p.m.
Please choose a 30-minute time slot and plan to arrive at the Chamber with enough time to be in our offices by your appointment time.
Please plan to bring the following documents with you to your appointment –
Current Georgia Department of Early Care & Learning License;
2021 Tax Return (IRS Forms accepted include 1120, 1120S, 1065, and Schedule C);
If taxes for 2021 are not yet complete, SelectCobb will require company financial records including a 2021 Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet;
If a company was established as of January 2022, SelectCobb will require financial documentation showing profit and loss since the company was established.;
4th Quarter 2022 and 1st Quarter 2023 941 Internal Revenue Service forms (Family Child Care Learning Homes will not be required to provide 941’s);
Payroll registers showing number of employees, number of hours worked, and adequate withholdings for thirty days, including January 1, 2023 (Family Child Care Learning Homes will not be required to provide 941’s); and
Proof of a local business license from Cobb County or one of the six cities of Cobb County.
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