The Department of Early Education and Care, in consultation with the Executive Office of Economic Development, and the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development are piloting a competitive matching grant program, to be administered by Commonwealth Corporation Foundation, to help employers support working families in the Commonwealth.
ECCIF will provide competitive funding for employer-led child care pilots. Over a two-year period, three to five grantees will be awarded grants ranging from $250,000 to $1 million. Each award requires a one-to-one employer match, with the strongest applications including both cash and in-kind contributions. Expressions of Interest are due no later than 4pm on Monday November 3rd, 2025. This pilot is funded through the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget.