ND Best In Class Competitive Award
The ND Best In Class Award is a competitive award established by the 2021 67th Legislative Assembly and codified in NDCC 50-11.1 to serve North Dakota children and families the year before they enter kindergarten.
Child Care Workforce Incentives and Stipends
The Child Care Workforce Incentives and Stipends are available from the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Opportunities are available beginning August 2022, while funding is available, for individuals who work directly in early childhood direct care positions.
Child Care Program Grants
Child Care Program grants are available from the North Dakota Child Care Initiative. Grants will be offered while funding is available, for HHS licensed programs meeting eligibility requirements.
Questions? Contact Us
Early Childhood
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
Phone: (701) 328-2115
Toll-Free: (800) 997-8516
Email: dhsec@nd.gov