Large Grant Info Session - EEC Capital Projects

The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) has opened an application with $4 million in total funding available for large scale capital projects at early education and care programs. Center-based nonprofit child care and out-of-school time programs that serve low-income families can apply for $500,000 - $1,000,000 per project to acquire property or renovate a facility, expanding capacity and promoting quality learning environments for young children. 

These grants are available through the Early Education and Out-of-School Time (EEOST) capital funding to offset expenses to acquire property or expand, repair and/or renovate existing early education and out-of-school time facilities. This can include major systems replacements, reconfiguration of classrooms, administrative and staff spaces, and redesign and renovation of outdoor space. Further, programs can make physical environment modifications to address accessibility or other improvements to support inclusion of children and adults with disabilities. For a program to be eligible, at least half of the children enrolled must receive a public subsidy, like child care financial assistance.

The application opened December 20, 2023 and closes February 1, 2024.