Bright Beginnings Grant Program

• $2,500 in Start-Up Funding
  To cover licensing fees, fingerprinting, fire clearance, TB tests, safety equipment, educational materials, and other essential supplies.
• Culturally and Linguistically Relevant Training
  Hands-on UC Merced course on business management, marketing, and financial literacy, delivered in English and Spanish.
• Ongoing Support and Mentorship
  Access to experienced coaches and community partners who can help you navigate licensing, marketing, and business growth.

• Residents of Merced or Stanislaus County.
• Aspiring childcare providers ready to start or expand a licensed home-based childcare business
• Individuals passionate about supporting children and families while building their own small business

Join a growing network of childcare professionals shaping the future of early learning in our region.