Start-Up Mini-Grant Initiative

Texas Family Child Care Network (Texas FCCN) Start-Up Mini-Grants are funded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to support Texas FCCN members who are advancing their child care home permit type or new family child care providers seeking to become registered or licensed. These funds help offset costs related to opening or advancing their family child care home.

Texas FCCN Start-Up Mini-Grants are available for up to 200 eligible recipients. Each recipient can receive up to $15,000 disbursed via direct deposit.

Who can apply?

You must have an active application with HHSC Child Care Regulation to become a registered or licensed family child care home and be a member of the Texas Family Child Care Network. You'll need to submit your CCR application acceptance letter along with documentation of passed required background checks with your mini-grant application. Both existing and new providers are eligible to apply.

Priority will be given to applicants who:

• Offer infant or toddler care (younger than 36 months)

• Operate within a child care desert

• Offer non-traditional hours (early morning care before 7:00 A.M., evening care after 7:00 P.M., overnight care, weekend care, and holiday care)