This page provides key resources and guidance for current grantees in the Childcare Expansion Grant Program. It offers important information for those managing construction projects, including the Construction Guidebook, sample documents such as invoices and Notices of Completion, and other materials to support project planning and compliance. Grantees will also find details on allowable expenditures, reporting requirements, and additional tools to help ensure successful project implementation throughout the grant period.
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA):
- Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
- 10/20/2023 NOFA Addendum No. 1
- 11/17/2023 NOFA Addendum No. 2
- Pre-Application FAQ's
Valley Health Foundation Insurance Requirements for Grantees:
- Insurance Requirements for Contracts $100,000 or Above
- Insurance Requirements for Contracts between $25,000 and $99,999
Childcare Expansion Grant Program Policies and Guidance Documents:
- Owners' Salary Policy
- Site Control Policy
- Assistant Wages Policy
- Guidance on Employee Hiring, File Management and Labor Law Notices
- Employer Mandatory Payroll Deductions/Taxes
- Independent Contractor vs Employee
Construction Resources:
- Construction Guidebook
- Sample Invoice
- Sample Notice to Proceed
- For Owners
- For Renters
- Sample 3-day Right to Cancel
- Notice of Completion
- How to record Notice of Completion
- Lien Release Information
- Conditional Lien Release Form
- Unconditional Lien Release Form
- Department of Industrial Relations Prevailing Wage Guidance
- Childcare Expansion Grant Program Prevailing Wage Worksheet (center construction only)
Grantee Expenditure Report Resources:
External Resources:
- SCC Resource & Referral
- First 5 Santa Clara County
- Other Grantee and Small Business Resources
For more information about the Childcare Expansion Grant Program, please email us at childcare@vhfca.org.
The Childcare and Early Education Infrastructure (Expansion) Grant Program is funded by the County of Santa Clara through the Federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Under the American Rescue Plan Act.
The Childcare Expansion Grant Program is administered by Valley Health Foundation (VHF) through a contract with the County of Santa Clara
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La información sobre el programa de proveedores de servicios de guardería solo está disponible en inglés. Para más información sobre el programa de subvención para la ampliación de servicios de guardería, envíenos un correo electrónico a childcare@vhfca.org.
Thông tin về chương trình Giữ Trẻ của Những Nhà Cung cấp Dịch vụ có cơ sở là Trung Tâm chỉ có sẵn bằng Tiếng Anh. Để biết thêm thông tin về Chương trình Tài trợ Mở rộng cho ngành Giữ trẻ, vui lòng email cho chúng tôi tại childcare@vhfca.org.
