EEOST Capital Fund - Large Grant Round
Funding Amount
$500,000 - $1,000,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Non-profit centers only
Overview
Funder: Children's Investment Fund (CIF) in partnership with Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
Program Type: Capital grants for early education and out-of-school time facilities
Geographic Scope: Massachusetts
Eligible Applicants: Non-profit centers only
Focus Areas:
- Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) facility improvements and capital projects
- Infrastructure development for child care centers and after-school programs
Background:
FY26 capital funding is available through the Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Capital Fund. The program has a history of awarding funds annually, with FY25 large grant recipients including Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc. (Westfield), Whitin Community Center (Whitinsville), People Acting in Community Endeavors, Inc. (New Bedford), Shattuck Child Care Center, Inc. (Mattapan), and YMCA of the North Shore (Salem).
Contact Information:
- Phone: 617.727.5944
- Email: info@cif-ma.org
- Address: 18 Tremont Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02108
Application URL: COMMBUYS - Bid Solicitation (referenced in materials)
How to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application procedures not specified in provided materials. Applicants should:
- Check COMMBUYS for bid solicitation details
- Contact CIF directly for FY26 application materials and deadlines
- Review eligibility requirements for non-profit status
Contact for questions:
- Phone: 617.727.5944
- Email: info@cif-ma.org
What Children's Investment Fund Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 8
- Total given
- $1.11M
- Median grant
- $180K
- Range
- $6,321–$195K
- By dollars: Massachusetts 100%. Top recipient cities: Dorchester, MA; Roxbury, MA; Boston, MA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Nurtury · Roxbury, MA
Lmf 2 - interior classroom renovations
$195K
Vietaid · Dorchester, MA
Lmf 2 - interior bathroom and classroom renovations, accessibility upgrades
$195K
Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center · Dorchester, MA
Lmf 2 - bathroom renovations
$195K
United South End Settlements · Boston, MA
Lmf 2 - outdoor play space improvements
$195K
The Crispus Attucks Children's Center Inc · Dorchester, MA
Lmf 1 - acessibility upgrades including exterior repairs, elevator repair, and security
$165K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Child care
- Capital
- Daycare
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