Child Care Grant Program Expands to Support Montana's Working Families

Through Zero to Five Montana’s Family Forward Initiative, in partnership with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Bright Futures Birth to Five program, a second round of grant funding is available for Montana employers to develop employer-sponsored child care solutions.

Grants will range from $10,000 to $100,000, depending on the size and scope of the employer’s project plan. Interested employers can apply at familyforwardmt.org by 9 PM (MST) on Aug. 24, 2025.

The Employer-Sponsored Child Care Grant Program launched in January and is supporting several Montana employers...