Welcome to the new and improved Request for Grant Applications (RFGA): Special Accommodations Grant (SAG) application process. Vermont Specialized Licensed Child Care Programs and Registered Family Child Care Homes are eligible to apply for these grant funds.
Specialized child care programs must be in good standing with Vermont child care licensing regulations and may apply on behalf of a child/or children with specialized needs that require additional support to remain enrolled in their child care program. Child care programs may apply for funds to increase staff skills through consultation and training, purchase adaptive equipment or materials, or hire an individual assistant to ensure the child’s needs can be met within their child care program.
Child care programs should complete the SAG application in partnership with the child’s team. The child’s team may include the child’s parent/caregiver and the professionals supporting the child’s successful inclusion within the child care program.
Important Application Process Steps:
- Read the RFGA for SAG, which provides details about timelines, eligibility requirements, required documentation, and grant specifications. You will also find the full list of questions asked within this application to help you prepare. See attachment J.
- Meet with the parent/guardian to review and sign the Children's Integrated Services (CIS) SAG Parent/Guardian Consent Form. The consent form should specify the people on the child's team that will contribute information to support this application request (i.e., the provider completing the letter of support on behalf of the child). A copy of the signed form must be included with your application.
- Please email the following SAG Service/Health Provider Letter of Support form to a service/health provider that can speak to the child’s needs. When the service/health provider completes the form, it will automatically be sent to the Child Development Division and added to your application.
Required Attachments
- CIS SAG Parent/Guardian Consent Form – Required to be uploaded for each child named in the application.
- SAG Service/Health Provider Letter of Support Form – Only needs to be upload into the application if the provider did not submit through the JotForm process and provided you with the PDF version of the form.
- Child(ren)’s Plan(s) - (e.g., IEP, One Plan, 504, Treatment Plan) updated within the last six (6) months. Please submit a screening or assessment if the child does not have a plan.
- Certificate of Insurance – Must be consistent with the requirements outlined in Attachment C, Section 8 (Insurance), and any additional insurance requirements set forth elsewhere in the RFGA.
- W-9 IRS – Must be signed within the last six (6) months.
- Unique Entity ID (UEI) – Applicants are required to have a UEI assigned by registering on SAM.gov.
- If you have requested a UEI but have not yet received it, you will need to provide a copy of the email from SAM.gov showing that you have requested the UEI and/or the help desk email confirmation regarding any follow-up on the issuance of a UEI.
- If your UEI is in process, please upload a signed and dated Certification of Suspension and Debarment.
- If you have a UEI, but your SAM registration is not active, please upload a signed and dated Certification of Suspension and Debarment.
Questions & Technical Support
Please review the RFGA and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The RFGA will explain what you will need to have ready to complete the SAG application. If you still have questions or need technical support, please contact AHS.DCFCDDSAG@vermont.gov.