In order to be considered for a UFCW Women's Network Region 1 childcare grant,
an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:
Applicant must be a member of the UFCW or RWDSU in good standing for one
(1) year;

Have a dependent child (or children) actively enrolled in childcare; qualifying
childcare programs include: daycare, before or aftercare;
Parents must work outside of the home;
Use a qualified child care provider either licensed by the state, or on file with
the IRS;

Grant winners from the prior year are not eligible for the following consecutive
year, but may apply in future years.
Instructions:

Complete all sections of the attached application and include the following
documentation with your completed application:

Previous year's Income Tax form (1040 Form);

Documentation showing previous payments to childcare program;
Proof of child care expenses (Must include caregiver's signature on invoice, bill
or receipts);

Feel free to attach a note for any additional information that you believe would
be helpful to the selection committee.

Please be aware that applications will not be processed or considered complete
until all necessary documentation is provided. If you have any questions. Contact
your union representative or email a Region 1 Coordinator at
wnregion1@gmail.com.

Completed applications must be sent via email by September 30, 2026 to your
Union Representative.

*This grant award is considered a taxable benefit by the IRS and as such must be
reported as income on your 1040 (Income Tax form).

**Grant awards will be made payable directly to the childcare provider(s). In the
event that you change childcare providers after submitting your grant application,
you must notify us immediately and provide the required written documentation for
the new provider(s). Failure to notify could result in your application being
disqualified.

*** Grant winners must consent to a photograph and interview prior to grant being
disbursed to childcare provider.