2026 Capacity Initiative
Incentives and Support
Enrollment Process Support
Once accepted into the cohort, you’ll be asked to complete a few required forms prior to our in-person launch.
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Fillable W-9 Form
Download the form. Fill out and save to your computer.
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Fillable ACH Form
Download the ACH form. Fill out and save to your computer.
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Fillable Invoice
Make an electronic copy of and save in your files.
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Technology and Stipend Provided
Every participant receives a high-performance laptop to bridge the digital divide and support business management.
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Virtual Workshops
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Lesson Planning
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Stipend provided after completing 4 weeks of business training.
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Family Communications
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Business Operations
The laptop is yours to keep permanently upon program completion.
Wrap-around Support
Professional and community scaffolding to ensure long-term success.
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1-on-1 Coaching
Personalized mentorship from experienced Black educators who understand your journey.
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Communities of Practice
Monthly peer-to-peer networking to share resources and collective wisdom.
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Group Coaching
Structured group sessions where providers share tools and solve challenges together.
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Virtual Training Opportunities
Online workshops and skill-building sessions accessible from wherever you operate daily.
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Child Care Business Owners
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Early Childhood Entrepreneurs
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Family Child Care Providers
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Emerging Providers
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Child Care Center Directors
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Unlicensed Registered Child Care Ministries
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Child Care Administrators
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Educators