PAYMENT UPDATES

Aloha Providers!

Thank you for applying for this round of funding, we are in the process of reviewing the applications. For the 1st round of payments, you can expect to receive them in late April 2024. If you do have questions, please reach out to 808-439-6687 or childcaregrants@dhs.hawaii.gov

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State of Hawaii Child Care Supplemental Grant Program

The State of Hawaii Department of Human Services has received funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 to provide assistance to licensed child care providers experiencing financial hardship and child care market instability due to COVID-19. Funds are intended to cover the financial obligations of continuing operations, preventing permanent closures, and/or enabling programs to re-open safely and with financial resources to Hawaii’s families. More information is located .

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