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

Application Deadline: 5/31/2024

Description: Early childhood educators may apply for a stipend to assist with rising health and medical care costs.