Definitions

Definitions. Definitions. In this chapter: (1) “Application” means a request for funding under this chapter made in response to an RFP. (2) “Child care” means licensed care under s. 48.65 , Stats., certified care under s. 48.651 , Stats., care provided under s. 49.155 (3m) , Stats., or care provided under s. 120.13 (14) , Stats. (3) “Department” means the department of children and families. (4) “Federal fiscal year” means October 1 of one year to September 30 of the following year. (5) “Federal medical assistance percentage” has the meaning given in 42 USC 1396d (b). (6) “Local government” means a public sub-state jurisdiction that is located in Wisconsin and has governing and taxing authority, including counties, municipalities, public school districts, and technical college districts. (7) “Locally-generated revenues” includes local taxes and does not include state or federal aids or shared revenue. (8) “Low-income” means a household income at or below the maximum level established in the Wisconsin state plan for temporary assistance to needy families under 42 USC 602 . (9) “RFP” or “request for proposals” means a paper or electronically published and distributed document announcing the availability of funds, the requirements for obtaining and using the funds, and necessary procedures to be considered for funding under this chapter. (10) “Tribe” means any federally-recognized American Indian nation that is located in Wisconsin.