November 18, 2025
Business Oregon and the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) are reminding communities that the third round of the Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF) will close soon. The application window closes at 4:59pm on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. This round includes $20 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects that support the well-being of Oregon children and families. Updated grant materials are available on Business Oregon’s website: Business Oregon : Child Care Infrastructure Program : Child Care Infrastructure Program : State of Oregon
If you plan to apply, there is still time to attend one of the technical assistance webinars, available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, and Chinese. Each session covers a different part of the application process. Register for a webinar here: Department of Early Learning and Care : Child Care Infrastructure Fund : Programs : State of Oregon
If you have questions or need technical assistance completing the Child Care Infrastructure Program application, please contact one of the technical assistance providers below:
First Children’s Finance
Website: www.fcforegon.org/
Email: InfoOregon@FirstChildrensFinance.org
Northwest Native Chamber
Website: www.nwnc.org/ccif/
Email: ccifsupport@nwnc.org
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