Emergency Capital Grant Program for Early Care and Education and Out-of-School Time Programs
- Deadline
- Begins July 1, 2009
- Description
The Children’s Investment Fund announces a new grant program to address emergency facility needs, with a focus on health and safety, regulatory compliance, and retooling programs so they can survive in this challenging economic environment.
Funding Priorities:
Priority One
• Building emergencies (e.g. roof leak, loss of heat)
• Repairs or renovations to meet licensing regulations or address health or safety concerns.Priority Two
• Program consolidation to help keep your program financially viable (e.g. combining classrooms or closing an under-enrolled site).
• Energy efficient renovations to reduce operating costs and improve the health of children and adults in the program.
• Facility improvements to meet accreditation standards.Details
As of July 1, 2009 we will post more information on the Fund’s website (http://www.cccif.org/) on how to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a continual basis. We expect that grants will range from $5,000-$50,000.
Eligibility
Your program must meet all the following criteria:
• Be a non-profit organization located in Boston, Brockton, Chelsea, Fall River, Fitchburg, Holyoke, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, New Bedford, Springfield, or Worcester;
• Operate a licensed, center-based ECE program or a licensed OST program in a community setting;
• Serve a minimum of 50% low-income children, as defined by the Department of Early Education and Care income eligibility guidelines;
• Offer care on a full-day, full-year basis (ECE programs), or provide services during the school year or year-round (OST programs);
• Demonstrate that your organization has the financial and organizational resources to continue to serve children and families.Please note that Children’s Investment Fund grants cannot be used for public schools or other municipal sites.
For more information contact Theresa Jordan at 617-727-5944 or tjordan@cedac.org
We’re trying to reach out to as many eligible programs as possible.. Please help spread the word by posting this information on your website and sharing the informational flyer.
