August 12, 2020
New funding for child care providers is part of the $636 million Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program.
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Economic recovery program deploys $270 million to help child care businesses reopen
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced that $270 million in funding is available to assist child care providers across the state with reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and now, licensed child care providers that meet the eligibility criteria may apply for Child Care Restoration Grants, reserved as part of the $636 Business Interruption Grants (BIG) program.