Dear friends & neighbors,
We know the key role early learning facilities play in our education system. Students who attend these programs are better prepared to enter the K-12 system and are more likely to receive early interventions for learning differences. Robust early learning programs are linked to healthy economies and strong workforces. I was proud to sponsor HB 1314 this past session to make it easier to build these facilities and create more opportunities for early learners.
Now, I am helping to get the word out about Early Learning Facility (ELF) Grants from the Department of Commerce.
Prospective and current early learning providers can apply for grants for eligible construction projects that will serve new children and/or maintain existing capacity through Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) and/or the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). The process to apply for expansion grants and maintenance grants is a single application this year. Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2025 at 5:00pm. Instructions on how to apply are also available in Spanish and Somali.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office or the Department of Commerce with any questions.
In service,
Rep. Lisa Callan