Please read all instructions on the Child Care Workforce Stabilization (CCWS) Grant page.

A copy of the facility’s W-9 is required for processing of this application. Additionally, if you elect to receive your grant via direct deposit, you must complete and return a copy of the ACH form. Both of these forms are available for download on the CCWS Grant page.

By submitting this Application and/or accepting funds distributed pursuant to this Application, the undersigned certifies and agrees:

1. To be bound by any and all terms set forth in this Application and to use any and all funds distributed pursuant to this Application in the manner set forth below;
2. To submit payroll documentation i.e. bank statements, check stubs, payroll expenditures etc. 14 days after the disbursement of the bonuses;
3. When open and providing services, to implement policies in line with guidance and orders from corresponding state and local authorities and, to the greatest extent possible, implement policies in line with guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC);
4. To continue paying at least the same amount of weekly wages and maintain the same benefits (such as health insurance and retirement) for the duration of the subgrant for each employee (including lead teachers, aides, and any other staff who are employed to work in transportation, food preparation, or other type of service) and to not involuntarily furlough employees from the date of submission of this Application through the duration of the subgrant period;
5. To provide relief from copayments and tuition payments for the families enrolled in the child care program, to the extent possible, and prioritize such relief for families struggling to make either type of payment if able to do so;
6. This Application does not create a contractual relationship with the State of Alabama or any of its Agencies and any failure to distribute funds pursuant to this Application does not create a cause of action nor does it carry any appeal rights;
7. To only expend the funds in a manner as defined in this Application Guidance and to expend the total payment approved within 30 days of receipt of each disbursement;
8. To keep detailed, accurate, and truthful accounting records of the receipt, use, and disbursement of all funds received pursuant to this Application;
9. To allow the Department or its representatives unlimited access to audit and examine any and all records related to the funds disbursed pursuant to this Application, including, but not limited to, all records, reports, distributions, account ledgers, balance sheets, bank records, credit card statements, electronic payment records, receipts, or other documents related to the receipt and distribution of funds pursuant to this Application; failure to provide accurate documentation will be construed as filing a false statement;
10. To allow the Department or its representatives to interview any employee or agency in relation to funds disbursed pursuant to this Application;
11. That any funds received pursuant to this Application are subject to repayment, reclaim and recapture if (a) the funds are not used in the manner provided for and set forth in this Application, or (b) if access to records or information as set forth in the preceding paragraphs is refused or denied by the person(s) or entity receiving funds pursuant to this Application or, (c) if any information provided in the Application is found to be false or misleading; any agency action in requesting or demanding repayment, reclaim, and/or recapture is a final determination and is not subject to appeal;
12. That if funding is reduced or restricted prior to distribution by legislative action, federal or state allocations, or executive action, the amount distributed under this Agreement will be reduced or eliminated accordingly;
13. That this Agreement does not and will not violate any conflict of interest provisions in any respect and agrees not to employ an individual that would result in a violation of this law;
14. Will not use any funds disbursed under this application for lobbying or any other prohibited use;
15. To comply with Executive Order No. 11246, as amended and as supplemented by U.S. Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR, Part 60-1, et. seq.), which prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, or age;
16. The information included in this Application is true and correct; and the person whose signature is below is the applicant/owner/licensee or the authorized designee with the authority to sign the Application.
17. Certify acceptance of any subgrants must be to supplement, not supplant existing funding streams.

A copy of your completed application will be emailed to the email address provided above for your records. Please be sure to check your inbox and (if necessary) spam folder for this important email.