Stimulus
Distributing stimulus grants to help keep Colorado child care providers open and operating
Metrix, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Human Services, distributed $348.1 million in grants to 4,693 child care providers across the state. Providers used these funds to help offset lost revenue due to reductions in enrollment, to buy cleaning and classroom supplies, and to provide hazard pay to staff members.
Public Fund Distribution - Payment Processing
$348.1M
IN GRANTS DISTRIBUTED
4,693
CHILD CARE PROVIDER RECIPIENTS
The Problem
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal government rushed to get stimulus dollars into the hands of both individuals and businesses. Special attention was given to keeping child care providers open and operating so that parents could continue to work. The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) was tasked with distributing over $270 million in stimulus grants to childcare providers within an expedited timeline.
The Solution
Metrix IQ was hired to build a technology system and manage the operational process flow for provider program enrollment and payment of the grants. In under 60 days, Metrix built an online grant application, secure provider portal, and a cloud-based database to enable management of the grant program from eligibility to distribution.
Metrix’s solution focused on:
Providing clear reporting and top-level service to the CDHS licensing team
Developing systems and processes to ensure accuracy of payments
Ensuring timely payment delivery to providers
