218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-70-00-12.1

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 218-RICR-70-00-12.1 - Purpose

A. The purpose of these Rules and Regulations is to govern the Rhode Island Early Childhood Care and Education Capital Fund Program (the "Program"). The primary purpose of the Program is to increase the State's supply of quality early learning facilities by providing resources to fund:

1. The improvement of existing early learning facilities;

2. The expansion of existing early learning facilities;

3. The development of new early learning facilities; and

4. The provision of technical assistance to Early Childhood Care and Education providers in matters related to early learning facility planning.

B. The Department of Human Services (the "Department") shall provide grants for the improvement of existing early learning facilities, the expansion of existing early learning facilities, and the creation of new early learning facilities. These Regulations set forth criteria established by the Department for Program funding.

C. Approval of proposals seeking grant awards under this Program is subject to the availability of funds.

218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-70-00-12.1

Adopted effective 6/12/2022