The Baker-Polito Administration and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) are pleased to announce the availability of FY23 funding through the Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Capital Fund to provide critical resources necessary to sustain the Commonwealth’s essential child care infrastructure.
Donor Name: Department of Early Education and Care
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/08/2022
Size of the Grant:$200,000 and $500,000
Details:
Funding Information
The FY23 EEOST Capital Fund special round will award grants between $200,000 and $500,000 to large group early education and out-of-school time programs to offset expenses for critical capital improvements.
Funding Uses
EEOST funding is intended to provide center-based early education and out-of-school time care facilities with resources to make renovations that enhance health and safety, for costs that were incurred during the period that began on January 1, 2022. Organizations whose projects are 100% complete at the time of the application cannot apply for EEOST funding for reimbursement and such applications will not be considered.
These uses include but are not limited to:
- Improvements to outdoor play spaces
- Improvements to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including windows and HVAC equipment
- Reconfiguration of indoor spaces including classrooms, gross motor rooms, and bathrooms.
- Emergency repairs and system upgrades that impact the health and safety of occupants including roof replacement and upgrading electrical, life safety, and security systems. Information Technology upgrades or purchases will not be considered.
- Physical environment modifications including accessibility or other improvements to support the inclusion of children and adults with special needs.
Eligibility Criteria
As outlined in the original EEOST Capital Fund legislation, main eligibility criteria include but are not limited to the following:
- Applicants must be a non-profit, center-based program
- Applicants must have a valid license from EEC and be in good standing with EEC
- Applicants must demonstrate at least 50% of the program’s enrollment at the program site for which the license issued is utilized by families who are eligible for public subsidy as of the date of the EEOST application.
For more information, visit Special Grant.
