“The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today the launch of the Employer Child Care Innovation Fund (ECCIF), a $2.5 million pilot program to help employers expand access to affordable, high-quality child care for working families.”

“ECCIF will provide competitive funding for employer-led child care pilots. Over a two-year period, three to five grantees will be awarded grants ranging from $250,000 to $1 million. Each award requires a one-to-one employer match, with the strongest applications including both cash and in-kind contributions. Applications are due no later than 4 p.m. Monday, November 3rd 2025. This pilot is funded through the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget.”

“ ‘We know that far too many parents are being held back from returning to the workforce because of the daunting cost of child care. And that innovative solutions that expand access to affordable care are critical for our economic growth,’ said Governor Maura Healey. ‘The Employer Child Care Innovation Fund will support the success of our child care providers and create more affordable child care options for parents so that they can get back into the workforce. We’re grateful to the Legislature for their partnership on creating this transformative program.’ ”

— “Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches $2.5 Million Employer Child Care Innovation Fund,” Mass.gov, October 8, 2025