About the Mini Grant
The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five funds are ready to be utilized for another round of Local ECAC Mini Grants, administered by The Children’s Cabinet in collaboration with Nevada Department of Education.
All Nevada Local ECACs, whether active or inactive, can receive up to $20,000
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support Nevada’s Local Early Childhood Advisory Councils (Local ECACs) in demonstrating the following:
– Improved outcomes for children and families
– Supporting the early childhood workforce
– Strengthening the early childhood system within regional contexts and communities
– Aligning with the Nevada ECAC and the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) initiatives.
Did you receive funds during the last Mini Grant cycle? You may notice things look a little different for you this time. Some adjustments have been made to the application process, aligning the previous Mini Grants to the new funding source.
Application Process
Required information to collect :
REQUIRED: The Local ECAC Name/Region
REQUIRED: CHAIR Contact Information– Name, Preferred email address and phone number
OPTIONAL: CO-CHAIR Contact Information– Name, Preferred email address and phone number
REQUIRED: Fiscal Agent or Organization: Business Name and Physical Address
REQUIRED: Fiscal Agent Contact Information: Name, Phone Number, Email Address
TIME: The Application has a variety of questions, some may need collaboration from your Local ECAC and could take some time to complete in their entirety. Thoughtfully complete your answers, plan for some questions that request answers to be a few paragraphs to a few pages long to give a chance to show what achievable goals you plan to accomplish using the funds, if awarded.
Click HERE to download a copy of the 2025 Timeline
Application, Forms and Reports:
START HERE
Request For Proposals (RFP) Local ECAC Mini Grant Guidelines
The RFP Local ECAC Mini Grant Guideline has the details and explanations of each item required from the Applicant(s). These guidelines walk through each step and outline the requirements for a complete Application. Click HERE to download the RFP Local ECAC Mini Grant Guidelines.
Application
REQUIRED: LOCAL ECAC MINI GRANT APPLICATION
Apply using the online Application click HERE
Required APPLICATION Forms
REQUIRED: BUDGET PROJECTION SHEET
The Budget Projection Sheet is REQUIRED with submission of Application. This tool helps to plan out expenditures for budgeting purposes and also shows us how your funds will be spent in a positive way in your community.
Download Projection Sheet by clicking HERE
REQUIRED: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES WORKSHEET
Complete this REQUIRED worksheet and upload to your Application. This tool helps align goals and objectives with strategic planning and PDG B-5 initiatives and goals. Download worksheet by clicking HERE
MONTHLY REPORTING:
BUDGET EXPENSE REPORT
The Budget Expense Report is REQUIRED Monthly. Complete the form and attach receipts, invoices and any other documentation showing proof of funds spent. Download Report by clicking HERE
PARTNER SUMMARY REPORTS
The Partner Summary Report is a “Google Form” making it a streamlined process to compete the report. The Partner Summary Report link is emailed at least two weeks before they are due for submission.
DUE DATES: 10th of Every other month, January through November (odd numbered months). To view the exact dates for reporting, view the Timeline HERE
PDG B-5 REPORTS
The PDG B-5 Report Link is emailed at least two weeks before the Report is due for submission.
DUE DATES: 10th of Every other month, February through December (even numbered months). To view the exact dates for reporting, view the Timeline HERE
RESOURCES:
PDG B-5 Initiatives:
- Children and Families
- The Early Childhood Workforce
- The System of Early Childhood
Nevada ECAC Commitments:
- Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
- Cultural, Linguistic and Geographic Responsiveness
- Family Engagement and Leadership
- Community Partner Collaboration
- Transparency & Responsive two-way communication. People First.
- Continuity and Pathways (from prenatal into school entry and beyond)
- Access to high quality early childhood programs and supports for vulnerable populations.
Nevada ECAC Strategic Plan
Nevada ECAC Strategic Plan Webpage:
https://nvecac.com/strategic-planning/
Click below to view and or download the Strategic Plan:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)
Have questions? Click HERE first!
The FAQ’s sheet can be downloaded, or you can check back here to read through the questions as needed.
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