At United Way, we seek to support parents, caregivers, and communities to create early learning opportunities for young children.
United Way of Greater New Haven was awarded federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the City of New Haven to enhance and expand early care and education programs in our city.
Check the current grant opportunities below to see if you are eligible to apply.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT
The goal of this grant opportunity is to improve the quality of child care in the City of New Haven.
This grant opportunity is currently closed.
We are pleased to announce the 2025 Early Care and Education Enhancement Grant Awardees:
Auntie Rose Child Care Development Center
Baby Bear Daycare
Catholic Charities Inc.- Archdiocese of Hartford
Creating Kids Childcare Center at the Connecticut Children's Museum
Creative ME LLC
Farnam Nursery School (Clifford Beers)
Friends Center for Children (East Grand, Blake St. locations)
Sankofa Learning Center
St. Aedan Pre School
The Cozy Den Childcare LLC
EARLY CARE & EDUCATION EXPANSION GRANT 2025
The goal of this grant opportunity is to improve the quality of child care in the City of New-Haven.
This grant opportunity is currently closed.
We are pleased to announce all 2025 Early Care and Education Expansion Grant Awardees (Group Homes/Centers):
Auntie Rose Child Care Development Center
Clifford Beers Community Care Center Preschool
Friends Center for Children (Dixwell location)
Hope Child Development Center
St. Aedan Pre School
Upon This Rock
EARLY CARE & EDUCATION EXPANSION GRANT (FAMILY CHILD CARE)
The goal of this grant opportunity is to improve the quality of child care in the City of New Haven.
This grant opportunity is currently closed. Awardees will be announced shortly!
Contact
The grant administrator, Shelly Hicks, Vice President of Education, will be available to answer any questions you have about our grant process. Please feel free to reach out to Shelly directly at shicks@uwgnh.org as questions arise.