When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 5, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $41,886.

It was issued by Department of Early Education and Care. The work is located in Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Arlington, Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Organizations experienced in early childhood and family engagement services. Providers with expertise in developmental, social-emotional, and community support programs. Multilingual outreach teams able to serve high-need children and families. Community-based organizations with strong local partnership networks. Firms with experience administering or delivering grant-funded public services.

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Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Arlington, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: September 23, 2026Deadline: October 27, 2026

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SUMMARY

The opportunity seeks a provider for coordinated family and community engagement services supporting young children and their families. Services include multilingual, targeted outreach to high-need populations and support for early learning and healthy development.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must maintain a physical office in one of the communities proposed to serve
Must demonstrate a system of sound financial management
Must comply with the Massachusetts General Laws, including the MBTA Communities Act
Must be a ParentChild+ replication site or subcontract with one to deliver ParentChild+ services
Must maintain ongoing communication with EEC
Must have demonstrated experience in serving families, children, and community network building

BUDGET

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$41,886

CONTRACT DURATION

18 months

TIMELINE

Intent to Bid due by September 29th, 2026.

Written Inquiries due by October 5th, 2026.

Response to Written Inquiries estimated by October 13th, 2026.

Submission Deadline for Grant Applications is October 27th, 2026.

Contract Start Date estimated for January 4th, 2027.

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 5, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Department of Early Education and Care

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization seeks a vendor to provide coordinated family and community engagement grant services addressing the developmental, social, emotional, and community support needs of young children and their families. The services are intended to foster healthy development, reduce caregiver isolation, and promote early learning success.

The selected provider will conduct targeted outreach through a variety of methods and languages. Outreach must help ensure that children and families in the highest-need populations have opportunities to receive relevant information and support. Questions must be submitted by October 5, 2026, and proposals are due by October 27, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 5, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $41,886.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department of Early Education and Care. The work is located in Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Arlington, Massachusetts, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Organizations experienced in early childhood and family engagement services
Providers with expertise in developmental, social-emotional, and community support programs
Multilingual outreach teams able to serve high-need children and families
Community-based organizations with strong local partnership networks
Firms with experience administering or delivering grant-funded public services

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