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Skagway Child Care Subsidy Pilot Program

Supporting Skagway's Child Care Providers 

 The Skagway Child Care Subsidy Pilot Program is supplemental funding support for licensed child care programs located in the Borough of Skagway. Funding is based on the number of children actively served at each qualifying child care program. Monthly grants will be paid to programs by the SDC based on reported
information. The intention of this program is to utilize a successful model done elsewhere and pilot it in the community of Skagway to understand it effectiveness and impactfulness compared to other child care support programs that have been offered in the past. Based on the results, Skagway can then invest and support long-term, sustainable plans for continuing to create a culture of success and appreciation for our child care providers.


 

2025 Skagway Child Care Subsidy Pilot Program Application

Program Eligibility: To support the effort to sustainably increase childcare capacity within the State, the Child Care Subsidy Pilot Program will be offered to new and existing licensed child care operations within the Borough of Skagway. Additionally, to be eligible, entities must:

● Be licensed by the State of Alaska to provide child care;
● Be eligible for state of Alaska, military, or tribal child care assistance payments;
● Provide care for children in the age range of 6 weeks to twelve years of age;
● Provide families support in application for the State of Alaska’s CCAP program;
● Actively work to achieve Level 1 in the State of Alaska Learn and Grow program;
● Receive no more than 30% of its operating revenue from other federal, state, or city funding, excluding child care assistance payments and this grant program;
● Submit child enrollment, employee information, and other operational data as requested to the SCCC using agency-prescribed forms when requested.


How to Apply

Licensed child care providers in the Borough of Skagway are invited to apply for the 2025 Skagway Child Care Subsidy Pilot Program. To begin the application process:

  1. Review the Eligibility Requirements
    Ensure your program meets all the eligibility criteria, including being licensed in the State of Alaska and actively serving children 

  2. Download the Application
    Access the official 2025 Subsidy Program Application Form to begin. You may also request a printed copy at the Small Business Resource Center.

  3. Gather Required Information
    Be prepared to submit:

    • Current child enrollment data

    • Staff/employment information

    • Program license documentation

    • Operational details related to program funding and structure

  4. Submit Your Application
    Completed applications can be submitted:

    • By email to director@skagwaydevelopment.org

    • In person at the Small Business Resource Center, 15th & State Street

    • By mail to:
      Skagway Development Corporation
      ATTN: Child Care Subsidy Program
      PO Box 1236, Skagway, AK 99840

  5. Wait for Confirmation
    Once your application is received, you will receive a confirmation email. If additional documentation or clarification is needed, SDC staff will contact you directly.

  6. Monthly Reporting & Disbursements
    Approved programs will receive monthly grant payments based on reported enrollment and operations data. Ongoing participation requires regular reporting using SDC-provided forms
    Questions? Please reach out to director@skagwaydevelopment.org for assistance or more information.

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