Early Start CT Program Expansion Funding

The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood is seeking applications from eligible early care and education programs for Early Start CT-funded spaces supporting expansion during an 18-month period beginning January 1, 2027.

Connecticut > Office of Early Childhood


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39324
Nov 15, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 06, 2026 08:30 PM
$13,000,000.00
1 year 6 months
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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oec.rfa.esct@ct.gov
+18605004544
450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA
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Description

The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood is accepting competitive applications from eligible early care and education programs seeking new or additional Early Start CT state-funded spaces. The funding supports infant/toddler, preschool, and school-age spaces for eligible families, with minimum application requests for certain new applicants and maximum space limits by age category. Eligible applicants may include licensed, licensed-exempt, family child care, center, group home, and public-school programs, subject to the stated eligibility and utilization requirements. The initiative will support expansion for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, with additional spaces effective January 1, 2027, through an 18-month period ending June 30, 2028. At least $13 million per year is available. Applications are submitted through the Office of Early Childhood application process; questions and technical issues must be directed by email to OEC.RFA.ESCT@ct.gov.

Classification Codes
NAICS624410Child Care Services
PSCU009Education Services
Smart Codes
early childhood educationchild care fundingpreschool program expansion
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 30, 2026-Open Date
Nov 15, 2026 10:00 PM-Application Period Ends
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Early Start CT Expansion Endowment 2 FAQ_10.6.2026.pdfOct 07, 2026 03:38 PM
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