The application period for the Invest in New York Child Care Deserts Grant program is now open.

The state announced it would utilize nearly $100 million in American Rescue Plan funding to address the issue of child care deserts. These deserts are areas of the state that don't have enough licensed or registered child day care centers to adequately serve the number of children in the geographic area.

To view a detailed map showing child care deserts in New York, click here.

If you are interested in opening a child care facility in the state, click here for more information on how to secure a grant.

Applications will be accepted through May 19.