HomeMy WebLinkAbout5C1 Budget Request (Early Childhood Learning Grant with Ready to Grow St. Joseph) -SignedSouth Bend Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, Indiana
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DAT E : 10/7/25
FROM: Caleb Bauer, Exec. Dir. of Community Investment
SUBJECT: Ready to Grow St. Joe Quality Improvement Grant
Funding Source* (circle) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General; Riv. East Res.
* Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller, then the
authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Funding in the amount of $100,000 for the 2025-2026 Quality Improvement Grant for
Ready to Grow St. Joe.
SPECIFICS: Ready to Grow St. Joe (RTG) is a collective of early childhood stakeholders committed to ensuring that
all children in St. Joseph County, from birth to eight years old, have the foundation to thrive in school and life.
RTG works through a coalition of members to engage the community, build systems, and empower families,
focusing efforts on Quality Early Learning, Health & Wellness, and Family Support. The Quality Improvement
Grant supports early childhood and childcare programs by providing quality learning materials for those enrolled
in the Indiana Paths to Quality program, Indiana’s Quality Rating System for Child Care Programs.
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
October 9, 2025