Governor Dayton, DEED Announce Additional $519,000 in Grants for Minnesota Child Care Program

Governor Mark Dayton and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced $519,000 in additional funding for the Minnesota Child Care Grant program. The grant program is designed to increase the supply of quality child care providers in communities statewide.

“Access to good and affordable child care is essential for all Minnesota families, and it's especially challenging in Greater Minnesota,” said Governor Dayton. “These grants will help hundreds more children receive the quality care they need, while allowing their parents to work and contribute to our state’s growing economy.”

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