IGP RFA 2: New Construction & Major Renovation Program Application Checklist – Child Care Centers

Use this checklist as a guiding document to ensure you have everything needed to submit an application

Project Information

Total Project Costs - Total project costs include all costs and expenses required to complete a construction project (including pre-development, design costs, and permits) and/or equipment purchases, and other costs associated with emergency mitigation and ADA upgrades.
Grant Amount Request - Grant amounts restricted to actual project costs based on reasonable bids.
Annual Child Care Program Operating Budget
Square footage project site – indoor and outdoor
Current Capacity – Current licensed capacity and funding categories
Total expected licensed capacity at new site
Expected new slots breakdown by age group at new site
Project Readiness – Construction start and completion date
Relocating due to federally declared disaster – FEMA proof of federally declared disaster
Total revenue that would be increased
Proof of site control – Long-term lease agreement and written approval from property owner for construction/renovations to be performed OR deed, property tax statement, or mortgage payment coupon
CDSS Child Care facility license for existing site(s)*
Annual audit, current unaudited financials, or your most current tax return*
Registration with Secretary of State – Required if the applicant is a non-public entity
Proof of 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(5) – Required if the applicant is a non-profit, tax-exempt status
Payee Data Record (STD 204) – Required if the applicant is a non-governmental entity (?)
Project Design Plan - Architectural renderings or drawings made by contractor
Bids for Construction/Project Costs – Details on construction bid requirements can be found in the RFA and application*
Operating Budget, Project Budget, and Grant Budget – Details on budgets can be found in the application*
Site evaluation documents - Floor plans, building elevations, environmental tests, reports from local or state agencies, notes from site visits with regulatory agencies, etc.
Proof of reimbursement for work already completed – Details on reimbursement can be found in the application
Before photos of the project site*
Other documents pertinent to your project – Details on additional documents can be found in the application

Application Attachments (will vary based on scope of project)

*Indicates a required attachment

Narrative description of agency mission/vision/history
Grant narrative of the project for which you are seeking funding – Narrative shall include a description of the project, impact to the community, etc.
Narrative description of fundraising and budget activities – 10% match commitment*
Proof of site control – Long-term lease agreement and written approval from property owner for construction/renovations to be performed OR deed, property tax statement, or mortgage payment coupon
CDSS Child Care facility license for existing site(s)*
Annual audit, current unaudited financials, or your most current tax return*
Registration with Secretary of State – Required if the applicant is a non-public entity
Proof of 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(5) – Required if the applicant is a non-profit, tax-exempt status
Payee Data Record (STD 204) – Required if the applicant is a non-governmental entity (?)
Project Design Plan - Architectural renderings or drawings made by contractor
Bids for Construction/Project Costs – Details on construction bid requirements can be found in the RFA and application*
Operating Budget, Project Budget, and Grant Budget – Details on budgets can be found in the application*
Site evaluation documents - Floor plans, building elevations, environmental tests, reports from local or state agencies, notes from site visits with regulatory agencies, etc.
Proof of reimbursement for work already completed – Details on reimbursement can be found in the application
Before photos of the project site*
Other documents pertinent to your project – Details on additional documents can be found in the application