Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1037-1CEN0-C0000-134799

CFCE family engagement grants for Arlington and Lexington

Massachusetts EEC is reopening a grant opportunity for family engagement and early-learning services in Arlington and Lexington. - Government buyer: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), through EEC Central. - Funding and locations: Up to two grants, with a combined maximum of $41,886: up to $23,089 for Arlington and $18,797 for Lexington. - Requested services: Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) services supporting young children and families through family engagement, parent education, playgroups, early learning, child development, and connections to community resources. ParentChild+ may be included where applicable. - Named programs and models: ParentChild+; Dialogic and Interactive Reading (PEER and CROWD); Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL); Every Child Ready to Read @ your library; Raising a Reader MA; and Read and Rise (Scholastic). These are program or literacy-model references, not specified purchases of commercial products. - Notable requirements: Use EEC-approved, evidence-based early literacy practices in parent education and parent-child educational playgroups; support EEC’s CFCE rebranding and participate in related training; and comply with the MBTA Communities Act where applicable. Local Advisory Councils must support community needs assessment, service coordination, and grant monitoring, with bylaws, quarterly meetings, and documented attendance and minutes. - ParentChild+ delivery, if included: Twice-weekly, half-hour home visits over 46 program weeks; each family receives 92 visits and at least 23 books and 23 educational toys or materials. Visits span 16–24 months, beginning when the child is 18–30 months old and ending when the child enters pre-kindergarten. - Grant administration: Eligible lead agencies must be in good standing with EEC and meet the stated prior-grant eligibility requirements. The application requires budget and deliverable information, monthly KPI reporting, and supporting documentation.

Description

The Department of Early Education and Care is reopening a competitive grant procurement for Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) services in Arlington and Lexington. Grant services are intended to address young children’s developmental, social and emotional, and community support needs and to promote healthy development and early learning success. The amendment states that up to $41,886 is available for a maximum of two grantees: $23,089 for Arlington and $18,797 for Lexington. An intent to bid is due October 29, 2026, and grant applications are due November 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

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