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Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Funding Opportunities for Programs

State-funded grants and contracts for Connecticut early care and education programs through Early Start CT and Smart Start, supporting child care providers, Head Start programs, and public schools.

About this program

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Eligibility

Licensed Connecticut child care providers, Head Start programs, and public schools offering early care and education services. Both nonprofit and for-profit licensed providers may be eligible.

Requirements

  • Must be a licensed Connecticut early care and education program
  • Must meet Connecticut Office of Early Childhood quality standards
  • Must serve income-eligible families in many programs