Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant

The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) seeks applicants to deliver FY2027 Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant services in the towns of Arlington and Lexington. Selected grantees must act as resource hubs for families with children from birth through age six, maintain updated community resource information, and promote Strengthening Families Protective Factors such as parental resilience, social connections, and child development knowledge. Program activities must also help families navigate informal and formal transitions while increasing access to early education programs. Eligibility is limited to USA onshore organizations that comply with Massachusetts General Laws, including the MBTA Communities Act (G.L. c. 40A, § 3A). The total budget is up to $41,886.00 across a maximum of two awards, allocated as $23,089 for Arlington and $18,797 for Lexington. Applicants must submit questions in writing via COMMBUYS by October 5, 2026, at 4 PM, with responses expected by October 13, 2026. Final applications are due by 4 PM and submitted digitally via the EEC Finance online system.