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

The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care is reopening a competitive procurement to award grants for Coordinated Family and Community Engagement services specifically for children and families in Arlington and Lexington. The program aims to address developmental, social, emotional, and community support needs to foster healthy development, reduce caregiver isolation, and promote early learning success. The estimated start date is July 1, 2023, with the actual start date determined by the contract execution. Applicants must submit an online application including detailed budgets for FY2024 through FY2026, narrative responses, projected deliverables, and administrative forms. Evaluation is based on a weighted scoring system considering the proposal score, relevant experience, qualifications, cost of services, and the overall best value to the Commonwealth. Grantees are required to participate in quarterly progress reviews measured against agreed-upon Key Performance Indicators and must adhere to strict confidentiality laws regarding child personal data and ASQ results. Financial management is a critical requirement, with payments processed via Reimbursement Requests through EEC Finance. An initial payment of one-sixth of the total contract amount may be requested upon execution. Additionally, any furniture or durable materials, including laptops and tablets, purchased with grant funds must be labeled with the fiscal year and the CFCE Grant Program. For ParentChild+ sites, quality assurance involves a certification process with the National Center approximately every four years to ensure alignment with model standards.