Description
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is reopening a competitive procurement to award Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grants to serve families in the towns of Arlington and Lexington. Eligible applicants will receive up to $41,886 in combined funding to deliver statewide CFCE services, develop a new branding identity, and collect family‑level outcome data. The grant runs from January 4 2027 through June 30 2028, with a six‑month initial period and a possible one‑year renewal. Applicants must submit an intent‑to‑bid by October 16 2026 and the full grant application by October 27 2026. Key deliverables include establishing a lead‑agency governance structure, implementing a re‑branding plan, administering a family survey via QR code, and meeting quarterly advisory‑council requirements.
• Funding: $23,089 for Arlington, $18,797 for Lexington (total $41,886).
• Timeline: Intent‑to‑Bid deadline Oct 16 2026; Application deadline Oct 27 2026; Contract period Jan 2027‑Jun 2028.
• Scope: Governance, staffing, community outreach, branding, data collection, and compliance with the MBTA Communities Act.
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Contact
Michele Smith(Procurement Contact)