Grants and Resources

Qualistar Colorado is excited to offer child care professionals a library of resources. Learn about both national and local organizations that serve child care professionals, and explore the many types of grants and loans available for quality improvement work, continuing education, and much more.  To learn more visit;

• Colorado Links
• National Links

Grant Opportunities for Child Care Providers

The American Academy of Dermatology's (Academy) shade structure grant program

The American Academy of Dermatology's (Academy) shade structure grant program awards grants to public schools and non-profit organizations for installing permanent shade structures for outdoor locations that are not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pools or recreation spaces. Each shade structure grant is valued up to $8,000, which includes the cost for a shade structure and installation. In addition to the grant, the Academy also provides a permanent sign near the shade structure. The AAD receives support for this program from its members.”

There are other eligibility requirements such as programs need to be a 501c3, and serving children under the age of 18 years; the program has to have a demonstrated program that addresses sun safety that has been in place for one year.  To learn more http://www.aad.org/skin-care-and-safety/skin-cancer-prevention/shade-structure.