Financial support is available to eligible applicants in the form of an education grant, travel grant, and training allowance. Learn how you can become eligible by clicking the link below.
Due to the high number of applications, all available funding has been allocated and the Winter 2026 semester is now closed. Should additional funding become available, the program will re-open via notification on this site. Please check regularly for updates.
• We will begin accepting applications for the Spring/Summer 2026 semester from past ECE applicants as of March 30, 2026.
• All other applicants, including those for the Leadership Grant program, can apply beginning April 13, 2026.
Since 2007, we have assigned over 28,025 grants to successful applicants, who have completed one or more of the available 71 child care programs, affiliated to 25 colleges spread across the province of Ontario.
Submitting your unofficial transcript at the end of each semester is a key step in maintaining your Ontario ECE Grants funding. It confirms that all funded courses were successfully completed
Together, we’re investing in your success — and in the future of child care in Ontario.
It’s important to provide accurate and complete information when submitting your application.
You may begin working on your application before we start accepting submissions. This allows you to review the application components, complete each step, and gather the necessary documents.
Trying to edit your application from your mobile? Click here to see a step by step tutorial.