First Children's Finance is pleased to offer business planning resources and access to capital as part of our mission to increase the supply of excellent child care. First Children’s Finance (FCF) works in collaboration with the VT Child Development Division (CDD), Let's Grow Kids and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to administer access to capital programs that will increase the supply of child care in Vermont. Grant projects should be informed by local community needs and must include either start-up of new programs or the expansion of existing programs. FCF's Business Development Specialists are experienced early childhood education leaders who will provide technical assistance throughout the grant application process and grant period to support the strength of the application and the sustainability of the project.