The Child Care Capital Fund is available to Head Start and State of Ohio licensed nonprofit child care centers for capital improvement projects. The Child Care Capital Fund can be used to reduce the interest rate of permanent financing.

Must be a member of the Finance Fund. Click here to apply for membership.

There is a $100 non-refundable application fee.

Applicants must be acquiring, renovating or constructing a facility.

Must have an established plan for development of the facility.

Must address the needs of a specific project.

All application submissions will be accepted in an open-window basis.

To review the Child Care Capital Fund policy and guidelines click here.

Financial Reporting Forms for the Predevelopment Grant Program click here.

Budget Revision Form click here.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept Child Care Capital Fund applications online at this time. To apply, please click here for an Application, complete it in full, and mail it to us for consideration. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact a Program Officer, Carol Carter: ccarter@financefund.org or Michael Thomas: mthomas@financefund.org to discuss the project and the availability of funding prior to submitting an application.

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