Jackson county child care network, INC- FY24 congressional community project funding

The Jackson County Child Care Network, Inc. has been awarded a $1,038,000 five-year Project Grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of the Chief Operating Officer under the Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059). The award period runs from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2029.

The grant will fund a range of initiatives to provide small business development and entrepreneurship services to the Black River Falls, Wisconsin community. Key activities include business counseling, technical assistance, workforce training, education services, facility upgrades, and community economic development projects. The grant aims to support underserved entrepreneurial communities, including businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and entrepreneurs in economically disadvantaged areas. Additionally, Jackson County Child Care Network, Inc. has received two sub-awards from the State of Wisconsin Department of Children & Families for the PDG Shared Services program, indicating its involvement in state-level early childhood education initiatives.