Grant Description
As per the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Appropriations Act, EEC is releasing this competitive procurement to award grants to one (1) or more applicants(s) who will provide Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) services through a statewide system that meets the needs of the children, families, and communities throughout the Commonwealth. Ultimately, EEC seeks to provide coordinated family and community engagement services that address the developmental, social and emotional, and community support needs of young children and their families that will foster healthy development, reduce caregiver isolation, and promote early learning success.
Who Can Apply
This is an Open Competitive Grant. The Grant Application/RFR and appendices are posted on COMMBUYS. The application will be submitted as an online grant application through EEC.
Eligibility Requirements
Please refer to the FY 2024 Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant Application for the list of eligibility requirements for this grant.
How To Apply
The instructions for how to apply for the FY 2024 Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant are posted on COMMBUYS, under Bid #: BD-23-1037-1CEN0-CENTR-87047. Please refer to the document titled, “Appendix A: FY 2024 CFCE Grant Online Application Instructions” for the instructions.
COMMBUYS Assistance
To learn how to register on COMMBUYS View the job aids listed: Job Aids for Vendors Using COMMBUYS
Job Aids for new vendors: Vendor Training Courses
How to Locate a Grant in COMMBUYS: How to Locate a Grant in COMMBUYS.
For assistance with using COMMBUYS, contact the COMMBUYS Help Desk at 1-888-627-8283 or email OSDHelpDesk@mass.gov
If you require technical assistance with the online application, please email EECSubmission@mass.gov with the subject line, “FY24 CFCE.”
Timeline
Timeline for grant |
DATE |
TIME |
Grant Application Release/Posting |
April 10, 2023 |
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Applicants’ Webinar Please click this link to register for the webinar: |
April 13, 2023 |
1:00 AM – 2:30 PM ET |
Submission of Written Inquiries Applicants must submit written inquiries to: |
April 19, 2023 |
4:00 PM |
Response to Written Inquiries (Estimated) |
April 25, 2023 |
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Application Deadline Applicants must submit proposals to: EECSubmission@mass.gov |
May 8, 2023 |
4:00 PM |
Notification of Awards (estimated) |
June 28, 2023 |
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Grant Start Date (estimated) |
July 1, 2023 |