Overview of Capital Grants
Capital grants are made available through the Governor's Capital Investment Plan and are appropriated to the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). The Healey-Driscoll Administration's FY24 - FY28 Capital Investment Plan increased these grants by $4 million a year for 4 years.
EEC partners with the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC) and Mass Development, to award grants to EEC-licensed large group early education, out of school time programs and Family Child Care programs. The Capital grants provide matching funds that leverage private investment.
Capital Fund Projects
Since 2013, the Capital grant program has awarded over $65 million to help fund over 125 projects.
Funding supports renovations and construction projects to expand capacity and improve the quality and accessibility of learning environments for children, ensuring they have safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate spaces to learn, play and grow.
The grant allows for a variety of improvements including, but not limited to, modifications to improve indoor air quality, emergency repairs such as roof replacement or upgrading electrical or security systems, and physical environment modifications addressing accessibility or other upgrades for classrooms, outdoor areas, and more. Previous capital projects have ranged from outdoor sensory paths to new keycard security systems to adding multiple classrooms and bathrooms at a center.
Additional Resources
Capital Grants for For-Profit Programs
You can find details for the for-profit capital grant (EECPCG) by visiting: COMMBUYS - Bid Solicitation
Application Deadline December 12, 2024
Video: FY25 EECPCG Small Grant Information Session
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Small Capital Grants for Non-Profit Programs
You can find details for the non-profit small capital grant (EEOST) by visiting: COMMBUYS - Bid Solicitation
Application Deadline December 12, 2024
Video: FY25 EEOST Small Grant Information Session
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Large Capital Grants for Non-Profit Programs
You can find details for the non-profit large capital grant (EEOST) by visiting: COMMBUYS - Bid Solicitation
Deadlines
- Pre-Applications due December 16, 2024
- Full Application due by April 14, 2025
Video: FY25 EEOST Large Grant Information Session
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Family Child Care Capital Grant
The Capital Grant for EEC Licensed Family Child Care programs Deadline has passed on September 13, 2024. To learn about the opportunity visit here.