ECE Grant Ontario
Looking for financial support in becoming a Registered Early Childhood Educator?
Looking to add to your education with specialized programs such as a leadership certificate?
The ECE Grants Ontario program is here to help. Each semester, applications are reviewed, and grants are awarded. This process works on a first come, first served basis so it is important to apply the date applications are opened.
Spring Application Submission Dates
• March 25, 2025
• April 7, 2025
Tips and Tricks to ensure you apply with your best foot forward!
- Applicants can set up their profile before the grant is open, and they should have it completed and ready to hit submit the day that it goes live.
- The date changes each semester and can be found on the home page of their website – www.ecegrants.on.ca. Or refer here to keep up to date on the next round of application submission openings
- There are two dates that will be listed each semester. The first date is for any returning applicant, whether you received the funding in previous rounds or not. Note that the date to apply for a semester is usually around 8-10 weeks prior to the semester starting.
As an example: Susie has a profile created. She applied for funding for the September 2024 semester for the first time but was not accepted as the funding ran out. She will be able to apply two weeks prior to new applicants for the Winter 2025 semester. This is the first date listed.
- The second date listed will be for new applicants and the Leadership Grant program.
- There are a number of things an applicant needs to gather and upload to their profile and, like any application process, items that are missing will mean their application is rejected and additional information will be requested.
As an example: Susie uploaded a letter from their employer stating their start date with the agency, however the letter did not state the location of the program they work in, only a general address for the company. The application was sent back with “further information required”
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