The FY2017 Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Grant Program has begun. This program awards grants, of up to one million dollars ($1,000,000), to large group early education and out of school time programs for major capital building projects. The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) has worked closely with the Community Economic Assistance Development Corporation (CEDAC) and its affiliate, The Children’s Investment Fund (CIF), in the development of the pre-application, application materials and Program Guideli nes. The Secretary of Administration and Finance has authorized $3,600,000 dollars to be awarded by June 30, 2017.
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS ABOUT THE FY2017 EARLY EDUCATION AND OUT OF SCHOOL TIME CAPITAL FUND
UPDATED PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION PROCESS
The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) has scheduled three informational meetings about the FY2017 Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Capital Fund Program application process. EEC expects to award funds for major capital facilities’ projects, through a competitive grant process, to eligible large group child care programs, including out-of-school time programs. Applicants will be required to submit a pre-application in late October 2016 and qualified applicants will be invited in December 2016 to submit a full application in January 2017.
Pre-applications will be due to EEC on Monday, October 31, 2016 by 4:00 PM.
Questions regarding this Grant Application must be submitted in writing to eec.eeost@massmail.state.ma.us by October 11, 2016 at 4:00 PM. EEC expects to post responses to written questions on or around October 21, 2016.
The information sessions will include an overview of the EEOST Program Guidelines and application process, including the new Pre-Application requirement. There will also be a question and answer period, as well as a review of the grant application timetable. Meetings will be held as follows:
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2016, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M.
DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRAL OFFICE
51 SLEEPER STREET, FOURTH FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02210
RSVP by September 27, 2016, 2016 to Denise.Karlin@State.Ma.Us
THURSDAY OCTOBER 6, 2016, 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE
CENTRAL REGIONAL OFFICE
10 AUSTIN STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01609
RSVP by October 5, 2016 to Denise.Karlin@State.Ma.Us
THURSDAY OCTOBER 6, 2016, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M.
DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE
WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
1441 MAIN STREET, SUITE 230
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103
RSVP by October 5, 2016 to Denise.Karlin@State.Ma.Us
Please note that Program Regulations, Guidelines, Pre-Application materials and sample Application materials may be found at https://www.commbuys.com/
FY2017 EEOST Capital Fund Regulations 
FY2017 EEOST Procurement Information
FY2017 EEOST Program Guidelines
FY2017 EEOST Pre-Application Checklist
FY2017 EEOST Pre-Application Form
FY2017 EEOST Application Sample
FY2017 EEOST Appendix A: EEOST Evaluation Criteria and Scoring