Child Care Infrastructure Fund

The Department of Early Learning and Care is working with Business Oregon to provide technical assistance for the Child Care Infrastructure Fund, a grant program to provide financial assistance for child care infrastructure activities.

What is the Child Care Infrastructure Fund?

The Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF) was created by House Bill 3005 during the 2023 Legislative Session to build out child care infrastructure statewide. Business Oregon is working with the Department of Early Learning and Care, other state agencies, and private and non-profit entities to implement this grant and loan program. DELC will provide statewide Business Technical Assistance for CCIF through technical assistance providers Northwest Native Chamber and First Children's Finance (for contact information, see below).

How does CCIF support child care providers and programs?

The Child Care Infrastructure Program is a competitive statewide grant focused on providing funds for the establishment, expansion, and improvements of child care facilities across the state. The first two rounds of Child Care Infrastructure Fund funding awarded a total of $30 million in grants for eligible projects.

The application portal for the third round of the Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF) will be opening on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, at 12:00pm! This round will consist of $20 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects that support child care facilities to further the wellbeing of children and families in Oregon. Applications for Round Three must be submitted by 4:59pm on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025.

DELC has contracted with Northwest Native Chamber and First Children’s Finance to assist with ongoing technical assistance for those selected to receive CCIF grants in the first and second rounds as well as applicants applying in the third application round.

More Information

For more information on the Child Care Infrastructure Fund, please visit the Business Oregon website.

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Questions and Assistance

If you have questions, need technical assistance, or application support please contact the TA providers below. Please do not contact DELC or Business Oregon.

TA Providers:

First Children's Finance

Email:InfoOregon@firstchildrensfinance.org
Website: www.fcforegon.org

Northwest Native Chamber

Email: CCIFSupport@nwnc.org
Website: nwnc.org/ccif

CCIF Webinars to support the CCIF Round 3 Application:

Overview of CCIF Round 3 and Technical Assistance

Thursday 9/18/25
6:00-7:00pm PST with First Children's Finance & Northwest Native Chamber

Learn how to navigate the Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF) and get the most from your Technical Assistance (TA) providers. This session covers an overview of CCIF Round 3, the role of TA providers, strategies for a successful application, ways to engage with TA, and concludes with a Q&A.

Languages offered: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese

Registration Link

Navigating the CCIF Round 3 Application Portal

Wednesday 9/24/25
6:00-7:00pm PST with First Children's Finance

A walkthrough of the CCIF application portal, including how to log in, upload documents, navigate sections, and avoid common errors that could delay or disqualify a submission. This is ideal for both first-time applicants and returning providers.

Languages offered: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese

Registration Link

CCIF Round 3 Support Session – Minor Renovation

Tuesday 9/30/25
6:00-7:00pm PST with First Children's Finance & Northwest Native Chamber

Virtual session for childcare business owners preparing to apply for Round 3 of the Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF). Ask questions and receive guidance from TA providers on your Minor Renovation Project.

Languages offered: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese

Registration Link

Understanding the CCIF Scoring Rubric and Strengthening your Round 3 Application Approach

Wednesday 10/1/25
12:00-1:00pm PST with Northwest Native Chamber

Join us for an informative session on the scoring criteria used in the Childcare Infrastructure Grant (CCIF) application process. This webinar will delve into the specific metrics that reviewers use to evaluate applications, providing insight into both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of scoring. Whether you are a first-time applicant or a seasoned provider, understanding the scoring framework is essential to enhance your chances of securing funding for your childcare facility.

Languages offered: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese

Registration Link

CCIF Round 3 Support Session – Minor Renovation

Tuesday 10/14/25
12:00-1:00pm PST with Northwest Native Chamber & First Children's Finance

Virtual session for childcare business owners preparing to apply for Round 3 of the Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF). Ask questions and receive guidance from TA providers on your Minor Renovation Project.

Languages offered: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese

Registration Link

Crafting Strong Grant Narratives – Aligning with the Rubric & Scoring Criteria

Tuesday 10/14/25
7:00-8:00pm PST with First Children's Finance

Learn to tell your project’s story in a compelling way that reflects the scoring rubric. We’ll share real examples and help applicants connect their project vision with what reviewers are looking for.

Languages offered: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese

Registration Link

CCIF Round 3 Support Session – Major Renovation/New Construction

Thursday 10/23/25
6:00-7:00pm PST with First Children's Finance & Northwest Native Chamber

Virtual session for childcare business owners preparing to apply for Round 3 of the Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF). Ask questions and receive guidance from TA providers on your Major Renovation/New Construction Project.

Languages offered: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese

Registration Link

CCIF Round 3 Support Session – Major Renovation/New Construction

Thursday 11/6/25
12:00-1:00pm PST with Northwest Native Chamber & First Children's Finance

Virtual session for childcare business owners preparing to apply for Round 3 of the Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF). Ask questions and receive guidance from TA providers on your Major Renovation/New Construction Project.

Languages offered: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese

Registration Link

Navigating the Project Activities and Budget Section on your CCIF Application

Wednesday 11/12/25
12:00-1:00pm PST with Northwest Native Chamber

This webinar will guide applicants through how to develop a well-aligned budget for their CCIF Round 3 application by breaking their project into clear, fundable activities with timelines. We’ll also demonstrate how to enter this information into the application portal’s “Project Activities” section and offer practical tips to connect project goals to budget categories.

Languages offered: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese

Registration Link

CCIF Round 3 Support Session – Property Acquisition

Tuesday 11/18/25
6:00-7:00pm PST with First Children's Finance & Northwest Native Chamber

Virtual session for childcare business owners preparing to apply for Round 3 of the Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF). Ask questions and receive guidance from TA providers on your Property Acquisition Project.

Languages offered: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese

Registration Link

Organizing Documents for your Round 3 CCIF Application

Tuesday 12/2/25
1:00-2:00pm PST with First Children's Finance

A well-organized application package can make the CCIF review process smoother and more efficient. In this session, your TA providers will walk through the types of documents required for Round 3, provide strategies for keeping materials organized and accessible, and share tips to ensure your submission is complete, accurate, and ready for review.

Languages offered: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese

Registration Link

CCIF Round 3 Support Session – Property Acquisition

Thursday 12/11/25
12:00-1:00pm PST with Northwest Native Chamber & First Children's Finance

Virtual session for childcare business owners preparing to apply for Round 3 of the Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF). Ask questions and receive guidance from TA providers on your Property Acquisition Project.

Languages offered: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese

Registration Link