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Early Childhood Facilities Construction and Renovation Grant Program is sponsored by Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC). This grant program provides funding for construction, renovation, and quality improvement projects for early childhood facilities. It aims to increase early care capacity, especially for infant/toddler care, in childcare deserts and areas of great need.
This includes upgrading ventilation, heating/cooling systems, improving outdoor play spaces, and purchasing furniture and equipment.
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CT Early Childhood Facilities Construction and Renovation Grant Program | LISC CT | OEC The Connecticut Early Childhood Facilities Construction and Renovation Grant Program Click here to view more information about the upcoming grant The New LISC CT OEC Facilities Construction and Renovation Grant Program is Open !
LISC Connecticut, in conjunction with the State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC), serves as the program administrator for the Early Childhood Facility Construction and Renovation Grant Program. Through this program, a second round of grants will be funded with State of Connecticut general obligation bonds, specifically designated for early childhood facilities construction.
This grant opportunity is designed for larger, center-based projects with the goal of increasing Connecticut’s infant and toddler capacity, and preschool capacity in childcare deserts. $5,250,000 of State of CT, general obligation bonds funds will be available to support 8-10 larger, center-based or family incubator projects.
Grants will be made to awardees requiring at least $250,000 and up to $1,000,000 towards project completion. Click here to view our grant overview presentation Using the results from our Landscape Analysis, LISC CT was able to put together a digital report on the current state of childcare in Connecticut.
Click below to view out LISC CT Early Childhood Facilities Landscape Analysis Digital Report Digital Report - Childcare Landscape Analysis Click on the different pages below to access important information about the grant process Our new grant opportunity is open, and we developed this page to help streamline the information into a centralized location. Click below to view our New Grant Opportunity Overview Page.
New Grant Opportunity Overview This page will provide guidance for all those providers who made it to the pre-application phase. Click the button below to view the pre-application guidance page. This page will provide answers to many questions and concerns that have risen throughout the grant process.
We are currently collecting questions from you all and will update the FAQs page soon. For now, click below to view our grant overview presentation! Grant Overview Presentation Webinars and Office Hours This page provides links to upcoming grant webinars and office hour opportunities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All licensed early childhood education providers in Connecticut and those in the process of becoming licensed. Priority is given to sites needing improvements for licensing compliance. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Early Childhood Facilities Construction and Renovation Grant Program is funded by Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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