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Connecticut Early Start CT Expansion Funding for Early Childhood Education Programs

Connecticut is offering expansion funding to early childhood education programs that can provide Early Start CT spaces for eligible families. - Buyer: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC), State of Connecticut; Hartford, Connecticut. - Opportunity: Competitive funding for eligible early childhood education programs to provide state-funded Early Start CT spaces and expand access to affordable, high-quality early care and education. - Funding: OEC expects to award at least $13 million per year over an 18-month funding period, implying a minimum total of approximately $19.5 million; no maximum is stated. - OEMs and vendors: None are named. This is a funding opportunity for service providers, not a procurement of branded products. - Notable requirement: Applicants must be early childhood education programs serving eligible families.

Description

The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is seeking applications from early childhood education programs for Early Start CT funding. The funding supports expansion of state-funded Early Start CT spaces for eligible families during fiscal years 2027 and 2028, covering January 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028. Funded by the Early Childhood Education Endowment, the competitive RFA will award at least $13,000,000 per year over an 18-month period. Applications and further information are available through the OEC Early Start CT Expansion RFA page.

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