Infant/Toddler Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Grant Program
NOTE: The application due date for this program has passed.
Funding Description
This program allocates $24,163,000.00 of one-time funding through June 30, 2017, for Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) consortia to provide training, technical assistance, and resources to help infant and toddler child care providers meet a higher tier of quality as determined by their local QRIS rating matrix.Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations |
|---|---|
| Required Eligibility Criteria | Must have a QRIS plan on file with the California Department of Education (CDE) or demonstrate that the QRIS consortium has an operational QRIS. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations | Not applicable |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) | Not applicable |
| Eligible Age Level(s) | 0, 1, 2 |
Funding
| Legal Authority | Senate Bill 97 (Chapter 11, Statutes of 2015) of the 2015-16 Annual Budget Act: Budget Item 6100-194-0001, Schedule (12), Provision 17 |
|---|---|
| Source / Type | State / Grant |
| State Fiscal Year | 2015-16 |
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes | 6127 / 8590 |
| Total Available | $24,163,000 |
| Recipient Amount | Variable |
| Match Requirement | No |
| Allocation Formula | Each county participating in a QRIS consortia and in good standing with the CDE shall receive a minimum grant amount of $25,000 for this purpose, with remaining funds distributed to consortia based on their proportion of contracts with the CDE for infant and toddler child care and development. |
Important Dates
| Date Application Available | January 15, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Due Date | March 15, 2016 |
| Expected Notification Date | April 6, 2016 |
Additional Information
| Application | FY 2015-16 Infant-Toddler QRIS Block Grant RFA [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r2/itqrisbg15rfa.asp] |
|---|---|
| Background | Unavailable |
| Fiscal | Unavailable |
| Funding Results | IT QRIS BG FY 2015-17 Funding Result [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r2/itqrisbg15result.asp] |
| Other | Unavailable |
Contacts
| Program | Serene Yee, 916-322-1048, syee@cde.ca.gov |
|---|---|
| Fiscal | Kim Taniguchi, 916-323-1301, ktaniguchi@cde.ca.gov |
| Division | Early Learning & Care Division, 916-322-6233 (phone), 916-445-4871 (fax) |
Last Modified:
January 15, 2016
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