Grant Description and Purpose
EEC is releasing this competitive procurement to award grants to applicants who will provide Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) services in the towns of Arlington and Lexington to meet the needs of the children and families in those communities.
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 2027 Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant Application and Grant Application Amendment for the list of eligibility requirements for this grant.
How To Apply
The instructions for how to apply for the FY 2027 Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant are posted on COMMBUYS, under Bid #: BD-27-1037-1CEN0-C0000-133711. Please refer to the document titled, “Appendix A: FY 2027 CFCE Grant Online Application Instructions” for the instructions.
COMMBUYS Assistance
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, “FY27 CFCE Grant.”
Timeline for Grant
| PROCUREMENT ACTIVITY | DATE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Application Release / Posting | September 22, 2026 | |
Intent to Bid: If not currently registered in EEC Finance, go to UAA Set Up Form. Submit the completed UAA Form to EECSubmission@mass.gov. Note: Applicants will not have access to complete the grant application until receipt of the intent to bid is confirmed by EEC. | September 29, 2026 | 4 p.m. |
Submission of Written Inquiries | October 5, 2026 | 4 p.m. |
Response to Written Inquiries / Q&A (Estimated) | October 13, 2026 | |
| Submission Deadline for Grant Applications | October 27, 2026 | 4 p.m. |
| Contract Start Date (Estimated) | January 4, 2027 |
EEC reserves the right to adjust the timeframe above. It is the responsibility of the applicant to check this page and COMMBUYS for updates.