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EEC announces $3 million Round 2 for Family Child Care Capital Grants after 158 Round 1 awards

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The Department of Early Education and Care said Round 1 of the Family Child Care Capital Grant program awarded 158 projects from more than 1,600 applications and that Round 2 will open in August with $3 million available.

Diana Figueroa, program manager for the Family Child Care Capital Grant program at the Department of Early Education and Care, briefed applicants on the results of Round 1 and on requirements for Round 2. "All award announcements were sent earlier this week on Tuesday, June 17," she said, and noted that award letters and a public list of awardees are posted on the EEC Capital Grants webpage and on mass.gov.

The program received more than 1,600 applications in Round 1 and funded 158 projects, an acceptance rate of about 9 percent. Figueroa said the awards covered a range of project types, including HVAC upgrades, tier 1 purchases of energy-efficient kitchen appliances, installation of fencing and outdoor-safety improvements, and home additions such as bathrooms or…

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