Alamo Workforce Development

Quality Partnership Initiative

Who can apply: Child care programs in the Alamo region that are eligible to pursue or maintain Texas Rising Star certification and meet applicable provider requirements.

Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; interest and mentoring applications appear to be accepted based on availability.

Child Care Provider Expansion Grants (CCS Expansion Grants)

Who can apply: Eligible CCS providers must have a current license from Child Care Regulations or be operated and monitored by the United States Military Services; regulated programs must meet Entry Level Designation when the CCS Provider Agreement is initiated and have 24 months to achieve Texas Rising Star level certification. Providers must not owe an outstanding balance to CCS and must not be debarred from state or federal programs.

Child Care Services (CCS) Provider Payments & Reimbursement

Who can apply: Providers must be licensed or registered with Texas Child Care Regulations, or operated and monitored by the U.S. military. Providers must not have an outstanding balance owed to the CCS Program or be debarred from other state or federal programs. CCS-regulated programs must meet Entry Level Designation when the Provider Agreement is initiated and have 24 months to achieve Texas Rising Star certification. Eligible relative providers must be at least 18 and be a qualifying relative of the child.

Deadline: Rolling; no fixed deadline stated.

Occupational Skills Training - Become a Training Provider

Who can apply: Providers must have a physical presence in the Alamo Area; offer programs tied to the Workforce Solutions Alamo Targeted Occupation List or another workforce board's targeted list; be appropriately licensed, regulated, accredited, or exempt under Texas law; provide recognized postsecondary credentials where applicable; demonstrate partnerships with businesses; submit required program and student information; and meet applicable state and federal requirements. Out-of-state providers are generally not included on the statewide eligible training provider list.

Texas Rising Star (TRS) Certification Support & Higher Reimbursement

Who can apply: Program must meet Entry Level Designation eligibility for TRS interest; staff will advise applicants about next steps once interest form is reviewed.