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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. 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. Applicants who operate culturally specific early learning programs will be prioritized for these funds.

Do you have questions about this opportunity? View the recordings in the playlist below!

Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF) Webinar Playlist

 

How do I Apply?

To access the application and guidebook, please visit the Business Oregon website.

Applications Due September 30, 2024

The online application opened at 12:00 pm on August 15, 2024. All applications must be received no later than 4:59 pm on September 30, 2024. Award decisions will be announced in November of 2024.


Application Resources

Please review the application support materials to understand the eligibility requirements for the Child Care Infrastructure Program:

Please watch this webinar for support with the application process:

Watch Childcare Infrastructure Program Webinar

Questions and Assistance

If you need technical assistance for preparing the grant or completing the CCIF Application, contact the TA providers below. Please do not contact DELC or Business Oregon.

TA Providers

First Children's Finance

Email:infoOregon@firstchildrensfinance.org
Phone: (612) 279-6504 
Website: www.firstchildrensfinance.org/oregon

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Northwest Native Chamber

Email: CCIFSupport@nwnc.org
Phone: (503) 894-4525
Website: nwnc.org/child-care-infrastructure-fund

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