Child Care Relief Fund Application Tips

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Application Process

• Child care providers apply at www.Michigan.gov/childcare.

• An application must be submitted each month to receive a grant award.

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Step 1 of 5

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Step 2 of 5

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Step 2 of 5a

Tip: If you select “no,” you can move onto the

next page.

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Step 2 of 5b

Tip: If you select “no,” you are not eligible for

this grant.

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Step 3 of 5

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Need help remembering your SIGMA vendor code?

Email the Help Desk at: SIGMA-Vendor@michigan.gov

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Step 3 of 5aTip: If you select “yes,”

you will be asked to provide your vendor

code number.

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Step 3 of 5b

Tip: If you select “no,” you will be asked to provide an address

where we can mail a check.

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Step 4 of 5

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Step 4 of 5aTip: If you are a license exempt provider, the form will adjust and won’t ask you more

questions about your program.

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Step 4 of 5bTip: Enter the number of direct care staff on

your payroll as of March 10. Include full

time and part time staff.

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Step 4 of 5c

Tip: If you select “no,” you will not answer any

questions about the number of children in

your care.

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Step 4 of 5d

Tip: If you cared for children of essential

workers in April, enter the number of children under 3 and over 3 in your care for at least

one day in the month.

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Step 5 of 5

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Confirmation Page

Tip: You will also receive a confirmation email. We recommend taking a screenshot of

your confirmation page for your records.

Reminder: FAQ & Grant Calculator

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