benefits, goods relating to health, safety and nutrition, and age appropriate equipment, supplies and activities for the children. Contact: Child Care Programs Coordinator Division of Community and Rural Development Department of Community and Regional Affairs 333 West Fourth Ave., Suite 220 Anchorage, AK 99501 907-269- 4529 Arkansas Grants To Train Arkansas Employees The primary purpose of the Existing Workforce Training Program (EWTP) is to provide financial assistance to Arkansas manufacturing industries for upgrading the skills of their existing workforce. EWTP will pay a portion of the costs of the approved training program. Financial assistance will range from 20 percent to 70 percent depending upon a series of scoring criteria. Contact: Arkansas Department of Economic Development 1 State Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682- 7323 http://www.work-ed.state.ar.us/ind_coord.html 53 ARKANSAS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Enhancement Grants Grants, up to a maximum of $7,500, are available to providers for the purchase of equipment, enhancement of programs or maintenance of licensing standards. Providers must demonstrate age appropriate immunizations for all children in their care to qualify for these grants. Grant applications are available from either your Child Care Licensing Specialist or by calling the Division. CDA Scholarships Scholarships are available to individuals to assist in accessing training
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