The Mason County Economic Development Council in partnership with Mason Matters was awarded Washington State Department of Commerce funding through the Child Care Partnership Grant. Child Care Partnership Grants support development of local strategic plans to expand access to affordable, high-quality childcare. The number of available childcare slots in Mason County is declining while demand continues to grow.
Read the full press release here.
Mason County Childcare Coalition
Funding Opportunities for Child Care Providers:
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The Maxx You Project New Business Start Up Grant provides up to $10,000 to support new licensed child care programs or providers transitioning from unlicensed to licensed care in Mason County. This funding opportunity is available to eligible members of the Rural Child Care Network and is paired with technical assistance and business training to support long-term sustainability.
Applications are open through January 30, 2026.
Who should apply
New child care providers planning to open a licensed program
Existing unlicensed providers working toward licensure
Providers serving Mason County
What the grant supports
Business start-up costs
Health and safety materials
Learning materials and child-sized furniture
Technology supports
Key details
Grant amount: Up to $10,000
Application deadline: January 30, 2026
Technical assistance included
Apply through Save the Children.
Questions: childcarepartnerships@savechildren.org