Child Care Infrastructure Fund Technical Assistance​

CCIF is a competitive statewide grant focused on providing funds for establishment, expansion, and improvements of child care facilities across the state

About the Child Care Infrastructure Fund

Need help with your CCIF Application?

CCIF Intake
The Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF) is a competitive statewide grant designed to establish, expand, and improve child care facilities across Oregon. With a total of $50 million allocated through HB 3005, this initiative prioritizes culturally specific early learning programs, ensuring diverse communities receive the support they need.
Round 1 Funding Update:
The first round of funding, totaling $10 million, is now closed. Award decisions will be announced in November 2024.
Upcoming Round 2 Opportunity:
In early 2025, an additional $15 million will be awarded to selected applicants. If you weren’t selected in Round 1, there’s still an opportunity to apply in the next funding round!
Need Help? NWNC Is Here for You!
The Northwest Native Chamber (NWNC) and First Children’s Finance are partnering with the Department of Early Learning and Childcare to provide technical assistance for grant recipients and those preparing for the next round. 

How we can help you:

Technical Assistance Opportunities

  • CCIF Application Support
  • Writing a Business Plan
  • Creating a Budget
  • Business Training and Resources
  • Translation Support
  • CCIF Grant Spending Plan and Implementation
  • Record Keeping
  • Access to Professional Service Providers (Legal Assistance, Digital Marketing, CPA/Accounting, Tax Consulting/Preparation, Bookkeeping, HR, and Capital Consulting)

Upcoming CCIF Webinars

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CCIF Technical Assistance Webinar Recording (Aug 2024)

CCIF Slides (English Version)
简体中文翻译 (Simplified Chinese)
Dịch thuật tiếng Việt (Vietnamese Translation)
Traducción al español (Spanish Version)
Русский перевод (Russian Translation)
NWNC Technical Assistance Program Page

Program Overview

Grant Timeline

First Round of Funding Applications Open:
August 15 – September 30
Awards will be announced:
November 15
Second Round of Funding Applications Open:
Early 2025, TBD

Funding Types:​

Planning Projects (up to $75,000) – help develop the plan you’ll need to determine if a child care infrastructure project is feasible 
Minor Renovation and Repairs ($20,000 – $99,999) – minor repairs and renovations needed to expand/retain your child care offerings
New Construction or Major Renovation ($100,000 – $2,000,000) – large scale projects (e.g. remodeling a site; construction of a new center)
Property Acquisition ($20,000 – $2,000,000) – purchase land, buildings, or ADUs to establish a child care facility that will not be used as private residence
CCIF Guidelines

(Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Russian)

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