(a) There is a Child Care Incentive Grant Program.
(b) The Office may award funding to a child care provider through the program for the purpose of improving the child care provider’s quality of care through the purchase of Office approved:
(1) Materials;
(2) Equipment; or
(3) Supplies.
(c) For each of fiscal years 2022 through 2030, funding for the program shall increase by 10% over the prior fiscal year.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Title 9.5 - Division of Early Childhood Development
Subtitle 9 - Child Care Support Programs
Section 9.5-901 - "Office" Defined
Section 9.5-902 - Child Care Accreditation Support Fund -- Uses
Section 9.5-903 - Child Care Incentive Grant Program -- Funding for Purchases
Section 9.5-905 - Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund -- Award of Funding -- Uses
Section 9.5-906 - Bonus Awards to Programs Participating in Maryland Excels Program
Section 9.5-907 - Priority in Providing Awards to Certain Child Care Providers or Programs
Section 9.5-908 - Department's Primary Contact Employee -- Duties