Money Monday: Documenting Expenses & Grant Spending Strategies

Even as 2023 approaches (happy new year already?!), many of you are likely still thinking about stabilization funds – how to use them effectively and how to properly document them.

We’ve been thinking about this too and have some information to help.  A recent guide we developed for the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association provides guidance on effective and legal ways to spend your remaining funds and document their use.

While it includes some information specific to Wisconsin, the general ideas and tips apply to any child care provider who is thinking about spending and documenting relief funds. Check out the four top areas we recommend for investing your stabilization funds.

Pictured here is Alexandra Kirade, an Associate Director with Civitas Strategies Early Start. Lex is one of our experts on stabilization grants and documenting expenses, and often works with her trusty four-legged assistant by her side.