Town of Acton to Provide Childcare Scholarships to Families With Financial Barriers

ACTON — Town Manager John S. Mangiaratti announces that the Town of Acton has dedicated $30,000 of funding to offer a childcare subsidy program for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

The funding was made possible through Article 5, which residents voted on at the 2025 Annual Town Meeting.

The program is intended to reduce financial barriers. Scholarships will be given to families for assistance with employment, education, training, and job search activities, while ensuring children are cared for in safe, regulated settings.

Chosen families will receive $2,000 to cover the cost of childcare or after-school care for children ages 13 and under. Funding can be used at any Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) licensed provider, the Acton Recreation “No School Days” program, and the Extended Day program through Community Education.

Scholarships will be awarded to eligible families on a first-come, first-serve basis. To be eligible, families must have household incomes at or below 80-percent of the area median income (AMI).

Once an application has been approved, funds will be paid to the childcare provider directly. Applications will be open Jan. 20 and can be accessed here.

Those with questions about the program or application should contact the Community Services Office at 978-929-6651 or by email at lducharme@actonma.gov.

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