Funding and Supports Available for Pittsburgh Providers
Child care providers in the City of Pittsburgh can now receive financial and technical support. Available through June 2022, these supports are being offered as part of the economic recovery efforts associated with COVID-19. These supports include: low-interest loans, grants, educational training, technical assistance, and a tailored shared services pilot. To learn more about applying for these supports, child care providers may read the details listed below.
(This article was updated on August 12, 2021, to include a link to an informational webinar).
Childcare Reinvestment Business Fund (CRiB)
The Childcare Reinvestment Business Fund (CRiB) is a forgivable loan pilot program. These new CRiB loans will assist new and existing child care businesses in the City of Pittsburgh. Capital, payroll, professional development, enrollment scholarships, software, supplies, and leasehold improvement costs may be covered by these loans. The Chatham University Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will also provide technical assistance to providers who receive a CRiB loan. The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh with funding from The PNC Foundation are providing the CRiB loans.
To apply (PDF) and learn more about CRiBs loans, review the program guidelines (PDF) and flyer (PDF) at investpgh.org. For questions about CRiB loans, call 412.255.6622 or email lmorris@ura.org.
Child Care Quality Fund (CCQF)
Licensed child care programs located within the City of Pittsburgh may apply for grants through the Child Care Quality Fund (CCQF). The CCQF grants aim to increase the availability of high-quality early learning programs in Pittsburgh by providing funding to support facilities and/or program improvements. Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 and Trying Together will provide assistance and manage the application process.
Full details on the CCQF grants are available on this webpage. Interested applicants may share their interest in applying for the CCQF grants via this online form. A representative from Trying Together will follow-up to assist with the application process. For questions about CCQF grants, email grants@tryingtogether.org.
Shared Services Pilot
The Shared Services Pilot will be a year-long program that offers select child care businesses with technical assistance in finance, human resources, and marketing. Later this summer, child care businesses that are interested may apply to the Shared Services Pilot. Trying Together will manage the Shared Services Pilot to begin in Fall 2021.
Providers located within the City of Pittsburgh can express interest in the Shared Services Pilot by sending an email to sharedservices@tryingtogether.org by August 1, 2021. Interested providers should include the name and address of their program, a short statement on their current knowledge of shared services, and how they see a Shared Services Alliance benefitting their program.
More Information
The CRiB, CCQF, and Shared Services Pilot programs listed above are made possible by:
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
City of Pittsburgh
Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5
Office of The Mayor
Pittsburgh City Council
The PNC Foundation
Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
Trying Together
For details, watch an informational webinar hosted by Trying Together in collaboration with the Urban Redevelopment Authority and the City of Pittsburgh.
For questions, email info@tryingtogether.org.