GET GRANTS Multiple South Dakota communities awarded child care grants AdminNovember 26, 2023028 views SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KEVN) – The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) announced multiple recipients of Governor Kristi Noem’s Investment Plan for Child Care. “These grants will help parents expand their childcare options,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “Our kids and grandkids are our future. And we will always do all we can to support South Dakota families. I am proud that we are able to provide these families with even more resources.” A total of $1.13 million has been awarded to twenty-eight entities in the state for planning grants. The grant funds will be utilized to develop innovative strategies and detailed plans to expand childcare opportunities throughout South Dakota. The applicant’s ideas include creating career pathways to improve the childcare workforce, establishing coalitions and partnerships, offsetting costs, and building a business accelerator for potential owners of childcare centers. “So many communities have reached out to us about the lack of child care. We wanted to help, and this program has been a step in the right direction,” said GOED Commissioner Chris Schilken. “This was a competitive grant, and we had a lot of applicants. We are excited to announce the recipients for the planning phase.” Recipients awarded: Aberdeen – Aberdeen Development Corporation Brookings – Boys and Girls Club of Brookings Burke – Burke Business Promotion Corporation Clear Lake – Clear Lake Area Development Custer – Custer Area Economic Development Corporation DeSmet – DeSmet Development Corporation Flandreau – Boys and Girls Club of Moody County Freeman – Freeman Community Development Corporation Gayville – Gayville Volin School District Highmore – City of Highmore Madison – Lake Area Improvement Corporation Milbank – Grant County Development Corporation Miller – On Hand Development Corporation Mission – Rosebud Economic Development Corporation Mobridge – Mobridge Economic Development Corporation Murdo – Murdo Economic Development Corporation Pierre – Pierre Economic Development Corporation Platte – Platte Development Corporation Rapid City – Elevate Rapid City Rapid City – Kindred Spirits LLC Redfield – Grow Spink, Inc. Salem – Salem Economic Development Corporation Sioux Falls – Sioux Falls Development Foundation Spearfish – Spearfish Economic Development Corporation Tabor – Sacred Heart School Vermillion – Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company Watertown – Watertown Development Corporation Yankton – Yankton Thrive Partner Relations Director Joe Fiala explained that the number of applications that came in shows the true need for childcare services. “Organizations across all corners of the state reached out to us during this entire process. This solidifies our knowledge that we need more child care. We are looking forward to working with these 28 entities and helping families across the state,” said Fiala. Keep up to date on your local news with the KEVN News App. Copyright 2023 KEVN. All rights reserved. Source link