Child Care Infrastructure Fund Technical Assistance​

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

Program Overview

Grant Timeline

Second Round of Funding Applications Open:
March 2025
For questions about application submission or portal support, please reach out to Business Oregon with the button below. 
Email Business Oregon CCIF Support

Funding Types:​

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)

About the Child Care Infrastructure Fund

Need help with your CCIF Application?

CCIF Intake Form
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 2 Funding:
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. 
Email CCIF Support for Assistance

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Technical Assistance Opportunities

  • CCIF Application Support
  • Creating a Budget and Financial Projections
  • Business Planning
  • Market Planning
  • Project Implementation Planning 
  • Legal Assistance
  • Grant writing
  • Accounting/CPA Support
  • Tax Consulting/Preparation
  • Bookkeeping Training
  • Employment/HR Consulting
  • Capital Access Strategy Development
For technical assistance, including guidance on required documents or project planning, please use the button below.
Email NWNC CCIF Support

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