2026 Child Care Facilities Planning Grant Program Now Open
The 2026 Child Care Facilities Planning Grant Program is available for predevelopment and feasibility activities to develop, expand, or improve early childhood facilities in Rhode Island. Grant-funded planning work could include hiring professionals for the following:
-Architectural design services for project feasibility and concept design;
-Site analysis;
-Engineering studies;
-Legal services (ex: hiring a land use attorney to pursue a change in zoning for allowable use); and
-Environmental survey and review.
Applications are due on February 28.
See the full newsletter here: January 2026 eNewsletter
Also in this Issue:
ECCE Capital Fund Impact Report: Nearly 1,500 Child Care Seats Created or Improved
Other Resources