SRF#: 240005: FY2024 Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant - Reopening

The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) has issued a competitive procurement reopening to award grants for Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) services specifically within the towns of Arlington and Lexington. This initiative aims to support the developmental, social, and emotional needs of young children and their families through a statewide system of community support. The period of performance for this grant spans from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028. Applicants are required to submit an Intent to Bid by September 29, 2026, with final responses due by October 27, 2026. The procurement process involves a weighted evaluation of proposals based on organizational experience, service implementation approaches, staff qualifications, community outreach, and budget details. Grantees must adhere to strict administrative and fiscal guidelines, including the use of the EEC Finance system for reimbursement requests and the establishment of Local Advisory Councils to ensure programmatic alignment. Specific program models, such as ParentChild+, require intensive home visits and adherence to evidence-based early literacy practices. Additionally, grantees are responsible for maintaining high standards of data privacy and confidentiality, particularly regarding child developmental screening data, and must ensure that all program facilities are safe, accessible, and family-friendly.