Expanding San Francisco's Licensed Early Learning Capacity
The Child Care Facilities Funding, Technical Assistance, & Training (CCFFTA&T) program is designed to preserve, improve, and expand the supply and quality of licensed Early Care and Education (ECE) facilities. This funding opportunity provides the DEC network of providers with focused technical assistance that extends non-traditional financing, including grants, to support system-wide expansion and improvement of our city’s licensed early learning capacity. The program provides expertise and a centralized resource for Early Learning for All (ELFA) providers to access support for all facility-related needs, including capital and renovation projects.
Eligibility Requirements for Facilities Grants
To be considered for a Child Care Facilities grant, programs must be:
- Validated members of the Early Learning For All network
- Located in the City & County of San Francisco
- Serve families who reside in the City & County of San Francisco
- In good standing with the California Community Care Licensing Division.
Additional eligibility requirements apply for each grant type. See individual facilities grant descriptions for more information.
How to Apply for a Facilities Grant
Review Information Session Materials
Each fiscal year, our partners at the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) hold informational sessions to provide an overview of the facilities grants available. If you were unable to attend this year’s informational session, please review the session materials corresponding to your program type (Center or FCC) in your preferred language, by scrolling down to the Information Sessions section of this webpage.
Complete an Interest Form
Complete and submit either a Center or FCC interest form linked below. The FCC form includes English, Spanish, and Chinese.
LIIF Will Contact You
LIIF staff will review your interest form and reach out to set up an initial consultation.
Submit a Formal Grant Application
Based on your interest form and initial consultation, LIIF and DEC will determine if you are eligible and the project seems feasible. If approved, LIIF will work with you to complete a formal grant application.
FY 26-27 Facility Grant Information Sessions
- ECE Facilities
Facility Grants for Centers: FY 26-27 Information Session
- September 16, 2026
Available Materials
- ECE Facilities
Facility Grants for FCCs: FY 26-27 Informational Session (English)
- August 19, 2026
Available Materials
- ECE Facilities
Facility Grants for FCCs: FY 26-27 Informational Session (Spanish)
- August 19, 2026
Available Materials
- ECE Facilities
Facility Grants for FCCs: FY 26-27 Informational Session (Chinese)
- August 19, 2026
Available Materials
Facilities Grants
Early Learning For All programs may be eligible for the following grants through Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF).
Center Renovation, Repair, & Enhancement
Support for repairs, construction and renovation to maintain high quality child care programs.
FCC Renovation, Repair & Enhancement
Support for repairs, construction and renovation to maintain high quality child care programs.
FRC Renovation, Repair, & Enhancement
Support for repairs, construction and renovation to maintain high quality child care programs.
Center Pre-Development
Support for the planning, design, and development of viable, well-designed early care and education facilities.
Center Capital New Development
Support for construction, acquisition and development of viable, high-quality early care and education facilities.
Center Start-Up
Support to expand, enhance and improve the quality of licensed ECE centers in San Francisco by offsetting the high operating cost of starting or expanding a center.
FCC Expansion
Support to expand from a small to large Family Care Center (FCC) license. This includes a mandatory in-person workshop prior to applying.
FCC Facility Acquisition
This program is designed to help first-time homeowners acquire a home to create a stable and high-quality environment where they can live and run a child care program.
Center Recoverable Grant Fund
Interest free loans to support the construction, acquisition and development of viable, well-designed early care and education. Funds may also be used to bridge cash flow for subsidy contracts through CDE, Head Start, and SF Department of Early Childhood
FCC Recoverable Grant Fund
Interest free loans to support construction, acquisition and development of viable, well-designed early care and education facilities.
Facilities Inclusion Enhancement
Support for centers building new spaces and/or the enhancing current spaces that promote inclusive access, support sensory regulation and developmental growth, create calm, healthy learning environments, and increase access to therapeutic supports.
Contact
ELFA Facilities Team
Contact for questions about:
- If you are already a qualified Early Learning for All (ELFA) program and are planning to expand your program, or any facilities changes
Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF)
- (415) 287-2278
Contact for questions about:
- Applying for Facilities Grants including eligibility, and application process.