$1.83M could be dispersed to North Dakota childcare providers

MINOT, N.D. (KXNET) — Impacts from the pandemic appear to nonetheless be affecting some companies.

The North Dakota Division of Commerce plans to divide $15 million from American Rescue Plan Act funding all through the state to assist enhance the workforce.

Minot Space Chamber EDC might find yourself with $1.83 million to disperse all through northcentral North Dakota.

It’s aiming to make use of that cash to increase childcare services to assist the labor drive.

The EDC is asking for proposals from childcare suppliers to reveal how they might increase their services, what number of kids can be added and supply enrollment numbers from latest years.

“If we are able to try this, we predict not less than broadly talking, that if there are extra children who’ve an opportunity to get right into a daycare facility, there may be extra dad and mom who’re keen to return into the workforce,” stated Mark Lyman, financial improvement specialist for the Minot Space Chamber EDC.

Functions are due by June 22.

As soon as functions are submitted to the EDC, they are going to be given to the Division of Commerce who can have the ultimate approval.

You may name the Minot Space Chamber EDC immediately for any questions at 701-852-6000. Proposals have to be submitted to Mark Lyman by e mail at Mark@minotchamberedc.com.