Which staff are eligible for the grant?
Current part-time and full-time instructional/teaching staff who are assigned to work in classroom and are responsible for instruction and supervision of children are eligible. UPDATE: Based on availability of funds, applications submitted by December 4 with Director or Assistant Directors titles, that meet all other grant requirements, may be eligible for the Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant.
Can staff be eligible to receive two grants if he/she works at two different centers or locations?
No, staff are only eligible for one $1,000 bonus. The center/location that submits the first application for that employee will receive the grant on behalf of that staff.
Are staff who received a $1,000 bonus grant during previous phases of the Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant eligible to receive a $1,000 grant during this phase?
Yes, as long as they are responsible for instruction and supervision of children and have completed their required health and safety trainings and comprehensive criminal background check.
I am a registered family child care (FCC) provider. Can I receive a $1,000 grant for my assistant and/or alternate as well as myself?
No, FCC providers are only eligible to receive a total of $1,000 from this phase of the Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant. As a reminder, this grant is to help you retain existing staff and hire new staff, if applicable. PLEASE NOTE: FCC providers who received the American Rescue Plan Stabilization Grant will receive additional funds for personnel expenses. Please visit the NJ ARP Stabilization Grant page of our website for more information.
My job title was eligible for the Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant in previous phases, but not in the current phase of this grant. Why?
Funding for this round of the Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant is limited to specific instructional staff titles. PLEASE NOTE: Providers who received the NJ American Rescue Plan (ARP) Stabilization Grant will receive increased grant awards, which 50% of the additional funds received through recertification must be used for personnel expenses, such as increased wages, bonuses and/or increased benefits for all staff. Please visit the NJ ARP Stabilization Grant page of our website for more information.
Do staff have to be registered in NJCCIS to receive a grant?
Yes. All staff must to be registered and associated with their employer (center/provider) under the “Work Experience” panel in NJCCIS to be eligible for the grant. Information in their profile must be current (start date, salary and title).