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Deadline listed as 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 (year not explicitly stated on page; likely 2025 based on 2025-2027 funding round context). Applications submitted via ZoomGrants portal.
Early Learning Facilities (ELF) Grant is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. The ELF grant program aims to increase access to high-quality early learning for income-eligible children by expanding early learning classrooms across Washington through a competitive grant process to plan, purchase, construct, or renovate facilities.
Projects must serve children in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) or Working Connections Child Care (WCCC).
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View it online Early Learning Facilities grants for public school districts open now Applications are due by June 25 The 2025-2027 Early Learning Facilities (ELF) funding round for public school districts is now open.
Result in an increase in early learning capacity Commit to reserving spaces for either the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and/or the Working Connections Child Care Program (WCCC) Participate in Early Achievers Commit to maintaining the site as an early learning facility for at least 10 years Projects include major construction and renovation grants, including for facility acquisition.
Projects that have already completed are not eligible to apply and costs incurred before July 1, 2024, are not eligible for reimbursement. Awards may not exceed $1,101,946 per project.
Application information and resources Before applying, please review these important 2025-2027 Public School District program documents on the ELF webpage: Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF) ELF Public School District presentation (PDF) Pre-recorded program overview webinar (Vimeo) Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (PDF) To apply for the grant, visit the ZoomGrants application link . Applications are due by 5 p. m.
Tuesday, June 25 Image above: The Toppenish School District Early Learning Center expansion project received funding in 2023-2025 and serves 268 students in 12 classrooms. A ZoomGrants account will be required to apply for the grant.
The following ZoomGrants tips will aid first-time users of this online application platform: Once the agency profile is created, access the 2025-2027 Public School Districts grant and select the “Apply” button to start your proposal. Answers are automatically saved after each response. All applications must be submitted electronically through ZoomGrants.
For technical assistance with the ZoomGrants application, please contact Questions@ZoomGrants. com or call 866-323-5404 x4. Email earlylearningfacilities@commerce.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community and technical colleges, Early Learning Providers who will serve WCCC or ECEAP, Educational Service Districts, Housing and community facility developers, Local governments, Religiously affiliated entities, School districts and Tribal Compact Schools, Tribes. Nonprofits are eligible if they are early learning providers serving WCCC or ECEAP. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Early Learning Facilities (ELF) Grant are due January 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Early Learning Facilities (ELF) Grant is funded by Washington State Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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