CT Early Childhood Facilities Construction and Renovation Grant Program | LISC CT

The Connecticut Early Childhood Facilities

Construction and Renovation Grant Program

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Do you need funding assistance for a childcare facilities construction and/or renovation project?

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The New Early Childhood Facilities Grant Program is Open!

LISC Connecticut, in conjunction with the State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC), serves as the program administrator for the Early Childhood Facility Construction and Renovation Grant Program. Through this program, a second round of grants will be funded with State of Connecticut general obligation bonds, specifically designated for early childhood facilities construction. 

This grant opportunity is designed for larger, center-based projects with the goal of increasing Connecticut’s infant and toddler capacity, and preschool capacity in childcare deserts. $5,250,000 of State of CT, general obligation bonds funds will be available to support 8-10 larger, center-based or family incubator projects. Grants will be made to awardees requiring at least $250,000 and up to $1,000,000 towards project completion. 

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2025 Childcare
Landscape Analysis

Using the results from our Landscape Analysis, LISC CT was able to put together a digital report on the current state of childcare in Connecticut. Click below to view out LISC CT Early Childhood Facilities Landscape Analysis Digital Report

Digital Report - Childcare Landscape Analysis

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New Grant Opportunity

Our new grant opportunity is open, and we developed this page to help streamline the information into a centralized location.

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New Grant Opportunity Overview

Office Hours

This page will provide links to upcoming Office Hours. Office Hours provide opportunities for you ask questions directly to LISC staff about the grant and receive technical assistance on grant processes.

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Office Hours

FAQs

This page will provide answers to many questions and concerns that have risen throughout the grant process.

We are currently collecting questions from you all and will update the FAQs page soon. For now, click below to view our grant overview presentation!

Grant Overview Presentation

Webinars

This page provides links to upcoming grant webinars. Webinars will provide key information about the upcoming grant and technical assistance opportunities.

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Webinars

Childcare Success Stories

Our childcare success stories page highlights a new childcare program monthly. Visit the page to view this month's story on Silvia Arnoso, the owner of Sol Playschool in Derby, CT.