Funding Amount

$500,000 - $1,000,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

EEOST Capital Fund - Large Grant Round

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
  • Award Amount: Grants between $500,000 and $1,000,000

    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:

    1. Check COMMBUYS for bid solicitation details
    2. Contact CIF directly for FY26 application materials and deadlines
    3. Review eligibility requirements for non-profit status

    Contact for questions:

  • Phone: 617.727.5944

  • Email: info@cif-ma.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    child-carecapitaldaycare

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