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Facility Improvement Program

Program Overview

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Healthy Starts administers grant funded facility safety and rehabilitation improvements in coordination with awarding jurisdictions to upgrade and rehabilitate facilities in Utah

Who this serves

Beneficiary Providers

  • Licensed childcare providers serving LMI households
  • Facilities located in HUD -eligible census tracts

Eligible Improvements

Examples

Life-Safety & Code Compliance

  • Fire separation improvements (rated walls, doors, hardware) 
  • Emergency egress upgrades (exit doors, panic hardware, exit signage) 
  • Electrical safety corrections (panel upgrades, grounding, GFCI/AFCI) 
  • Plumbing system corrections (leaks, supply/pressure issues) 
  • Life-safety fixture replacements (lighting, alarms where eligible)


Accessibility (ADA / Fair Housing Act)

  • Accessible restrooms and bathing facilities 
  • ADA-compliant handrails and guardrails 
  • Accessible door hardware and clearances 
  • Accessible routes of travel (ramps, landings) 
  • Fixture replacements to improve accessibility (touchless fixtures where justified)
     

Building Systems & Envelope

  • HVAC system replacements or upgrades 
  • Roof replacement or repair 
  • Window and exterior door replacement 
  • Insulation and air-sealing improvements 
  • Moisture intrusion remediation (non-hazardous)
     

Interior Rehabilitation

  • Flooring replacement (safety, sanitation, durability) 
  • Wall and ceiling repair 
  • Kitchen upgrades for health and safety 
  • Bathroom rehabilitation or replacement


For in-home childcare providers, rehabilitation activities are limited to areas of the residence used for licensed childcare operations and are designed to correct documented health, safety, accessibility, or code deficiencies that impact program participants. 

iMPLEMENTATION ROLE

Healthy Starts Role

  • Subrecipient / Implementation Partner 
  • Coordination with City / County
  • Procurement & Cost Controls
  • Compliance & Documentation 
  • Financial Management 
  • Monitoring & Closeout


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