Providers
ARPA Educators
EDUCATORS
CONTRACTED PROGRAM: The applicant acknowledges that failure to submit complete documentation or adhere to all eligibility requirements will result in the repayment of any remaining funds initially provided by the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County. This repayment, in full and by check, must be completed within 30 calendar days of receiving notification. If the payment is not made within this timeframe, the applicant consents to have the outstanding balance deducted from future School Readiness or VPK reimbursements until the debt is fully settled/satisfied.
NONCONTRACTED PROGRAM/INDIVIDUALS: The applicant acknowledges that failure to submit complete documentation or adhere to all eligibility requirements will result in the repayment of any remaining funds initially provided by the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County. This repayment, in full and by check must be completed within 30 calendar days of receiving notification. If the payment is not received within this timeframe, the applicant agrees that the unpaid debt may be reported to the Division of Early Learning in accordance with the Collection of Delinquent Accounts policy. This policy permits the debt to be forwarded to a debt collection agent.
Lasting Educators Phase II
Launch Date: 5/1/2024
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
The Lasting Educators Phase II grant has reached its capacity and is now closed to new applications.
Description: Educators! It’s time to celebrate your hard work and dedication to early learning. We have a limited time and ARPA funded opportunity for educators in Hillsborough! You could receive $2500 in recognition of your years of service in early education at your current childcare site.
English As A Second Language (ESOL) Initiative
Launch Date: 12/1/2023
Application Deadline: 6/30/2024
Description: Classes in teaching English as a Second Language course to support our Spanish Speaking provider community and empower them to learn English to support their business needs.
Transcript and Diploma Translation & Evaluation Services
Launch Date: 10/20/2023
Application Deadline: 5/31/2024
Description: Reimbursement for Early Childhood educators associated with having their High School / Degrees professionally translated. Reimbursement of up to $500 for translation and/or evaluation services.
Healthcare Stipend To Offset Medical Costs For Educators
Launch Date: 12/1/2023
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Description: Early childhood educators may apply for a stipend to assist with rising health and medical care costs.