This program was established to provide financial assistance to Supervisors, front line registered Early Childhood Educators designated to leadership positions and or responsibilities, and to registered Early Childhood Educators aspiring to become Supervisors in the field of Early Childhood Education. The main objective is to fund professional development opportunities in the areas of Pedagogical Leadership in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education administration, management, facilities management, fiscal responsibility, governance, human resources, employment standards, and labour relations.
Financial support is available to eligible applicants in the form of a Leadership education grant, and Leadership travel grant.
Learn how to apply and be eligible for financial support, while obtaining a Leadership certification.
See how you can be eligible for a travel grant that relates to Leadership certification.
See a listing of potential grant eligible Leadership certification programs, categorized by Ontario colleges.
Search the list of most frequently asked questions, in regards to Leadership certification.
Leadership education grants are available to cover part-time tuition fees related to courses offered through a recognized Ontario College for Applied Arts and Technology, in an eligible field of study. Funding is based on the number of applications received and available funding per semester.
In order to be eligible to receive funds under the Leadership Education grant, an individual must:
AND
NOTE: The following individuals are exempt from the required two years of employment however must be currently employed within an eligible agency:
In addition to better meeting the needs of the childcare and early years sectors across Ontario, funds under the Leadership Certification Program will be prioritized for those registered in the Resource Consultant Program.
There is limited funding available through this grant, and therefore, individuals are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible; preferably prior to the start of classes. A notice stating that no further applications will be accepted will be posted on the website once all the available funding has been awarded for the academic session.
The Program Administrator will contact the applicant in writing within 4 weeks of receiving all required documents to advise whether their application for a grant has been approved.
Grant payments are deposited directly into the recipient’s bank account on the last banking day of the month. The signed agreement and/or other documents must be received by our office by the 20th of the month. Payments will be deferred to the next month if documents/signed agreements are received after the 20th of the month.
Grant recipients will be issued a T4A slip at the end of every calendar year in which they received payment.
Get started on your journey to ECE by completing your application for the Leadership grant. Use the link to access the portal and apply online.
Travel Grants are available to assist students with daily commute expenses while attending classes, first aid training, and/or completing the placement component of their program. Leadership travel grants are available up to a maximum of $800.00 per semester, to assist Leadership grant recipients travel to a maximum of 14 days per course.
In order to be eligible to receive funds under the grant program, the following need apply:
NOTE: If for any reason a travel grant recipient is unable to travel for one or more of their in class weekend sessions, the recipient will be required to reimburse the grant program for the days not traveled. Reasons include but are not limited to, inclement weather, illness, and or family circumstances.
Get started on your journey to ECE by completing your application for a travel grant. Use the link to access the portal and apply online.
The ECE Grant Assistance Program provides financial support to Early Childhood Educators in Ontario, to advance their leadership skills and knowledge. Please review the list of leadership programs found within Ontario Colleges that may be eligible for funding.
The following educational institutions have programs that may be eligible for financial support through our Leadership certification program. Funding is only available for part time studies.
Program | Status |
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Accounting Certification | Part-Time |
Applied Management | Part-Time |
Autism Behavioural Science | Part-Time |
Autism Studies | Part-Time |
Bookkeeping | Part-Time |
Business Administration | Part-Time |
Client Relations | Part-Time |
Conflict Management | Part-Time |
Early Childhood Education Administration | Part-Time |
Facilities Management Professional | Part-Time |
Fundraising Management | Part-Time |
Human Resources Management Certificate | Part-Time |
Labour Relations | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Office Administration | Part-Time |
Play, Learn and Teach Outdoors in the Early Years | Part-Time |
Project Management Studies | Part-Time |
Teachers and Trainers of Adults | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
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ECE Advocacy and Leadership (ECEL) | Part-Time |
ECE Communication and Community Engagement (ECEC) | Part-Time |
Financial Acumen (FNAC) | Part-Time |
Leadership Development (LCDP) | Part-Time |
Managing Employee Relations (MERS) | Part-Time |
Managing Organizations (MORG) | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
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Applied Management | Part-Time |
Autism & Behavioural Science | Part-Time |
Bookkeeping | Part-Time |
Client and Customer Relations | Part-Time |
Conversational French | Part-Time |
ECE - Resource Consulting | Part-Time |
Human Resource Certificate program | Part-Time |
Intercultural Relations | Part-Time |
Leadership and Inclusion Microcertificate | Part-TIme |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
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Applied Management | Part-Time |
Early Childhood Resource Consultant (Special Needs) | Part-Time |
Human Resource Management | Part-Time |
Labour Relations | Part-Time |
Leadership and Inclusion | Part-Time |
Office Administration | Part-Time |
Office Bookkeeping | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
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Administration en services à l’enfance | Temps partiel |
Communication et relations publiques en petite enfance | Temps partiel |
Gestion des Ressources Humaines en petite enfance | Temps partiel |
Gestion des ressources humaines | Temps partiel |
Leadership et gouvernance en petite enfance | Temps partiel |
Leadership pédagogique en petite enfance | Temps partiel |
Program | Status |
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American Sign Language – Basic Skills | Part-Time |
Autism & Behavioural Science | Part-Time |
Bookkeeping Certificate | Part-Time |
Children’s Mental Health | Part-Time |
Client Relations | Part-Time |
ECE Resource Consulting | Part-Time |
French Language | Part-Time |
Human Resources | Part-Time |
Human Resources Management | Part-Time |
Intercultural Relations | Part-Time |
Introduction to Early Learning and Child Care | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Maintenance Management Professional | Part-Time |
Management in Community Services | Part-Time |
Occupational Health and Safety | Part-Time |
Office Administration | Part-Time |
Management and Leadership Development | Part-Time |
Supervision and Administration for Early Childhood Educators | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Autism & Behavioural Science | Part-Time |
Bookkeeping | Part-Time |
Client and Customer Relations | Part-Time |
Human Resources Management | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Office Administration | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Bookkeeping Certificate | Part-Time |
Building Environment Systems – Facilities Management | Part-Time |
Children’s Mental Health | Part-Time |
Client and Customer Relations (Certificate) | Part-Time |
ECE Resource Consulting | Part-Time |
French | Part-Time |
Fundamentals of Leadership | Part-Time |
Health and Safety for the Workplace | Part-Time |
Human Resources Management | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Project Management Studies | Part-Time |
Senior Leadership for Not-for-Profit Sector | Part-Time |
Supervision and Leadership for Early Childhood Education (Course Series) | Part-Time |
Teaching and Training Adults | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Autism and Behavioural Science | Part-Time |
Children’s Mental Health | Part-Time |
Human Resources Management | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Leadership in Early Childhood Education | Part-Time |
Office Administration - General | Part-Time |
Project Management | Part-Time |
Risky Play and Safety in Outdoor Education | Part-Time |
The Outdoor Classroom | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Autism & Behavioural Science | Part-Time |
Children’s Mental Health | Part-Time |
Client Customer Relations | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Office Administration Certificate | Part-Time |
Teacher/Trainer of Adults | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Advanced Studies in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs | Part-Time |
Business Administration | Part-Time |
Early Childhood Management Certificate | Part-Time |
Human Resources Management | Part-Time |
Project Management | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Autism & Behavioural Science | Part-Time |
Bookkeeping | Part-Time |
Business Studies | Part-Time |
Children’s Mental Health | Part-Time |
French Proficiency Certificate | Part-Time |
Human Resources Management | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Office Administration - General | Part-Time |
Project Management | Part-Time |
Teaching and Training Adults | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Business Studies | Part-Time |
Children's Mental Health | Part-Time |
Everyday French Language | Part-Time |
Human Resources Management Certificate | Part-Time |
Project Management | Part-Time |
Teacher/Trainer of Adults | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Administration des affaires | Temps partiel |
Administration des affaires – gestion des ressources humaines | Temps partiel |
Autisme et sciences du comportement | Temps partiel |
Techniques en administration des affaires | Temps partiel |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Autism & Behavioural Science | Part-Time |
Bookkeeping Skills | Part-Time |
Client Relations | Part-Time |
French for the Workplace | Part-Time |
Human Resources Management | Part-Time |
Indigenous Culture & Relationships | Part-Time |
Intercultural Relations | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Leadership Fundamentals | Part-Time |
Occupational Health and Safety | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Human Resources Management Certificate | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series Certificate | Part-Time |
Office Administration Certificate | Part-Time |
Small Business Bookkeeping | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
American Sign Language | Part-Time |
Autism & Behavioural Science | Part-Time |
Business Computer Applications | Part-Time |
Children’s Mental Health | Part-Time |
Diversity and Intercultural Relations | Part-Time |
ECE Resource Consulting | Part-Time |
Emotional Intelligence | Part-Time |
Human Resources | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Occupational Health and Safety Management | Part-Time |
Office Administration | Part-Time |
Project Management | Part-Time |
School Based Support | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Bookkeeping | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Management of Human Resources | Part-Time |
Occupational Health and Safety | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Child and Adolescent Mental Health | Part-Time |
Human Resources Management | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Business Applications | Part-Time |
Children’s Mental Health Certificate | Part-Time |
Client and Customer Relations | Part-Time |
Diversity & Intercultural Relations | Part-Time |
Early Childhood Education Leadership | Part-Time |
Early Childhood Education Resource Consulting | Part-Time |
Human Resources Practices | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Occupational Health and Safety | Part-Time |
Professional Bookkeeper | Part-Time |
Project Management | Part-Time |
Strength-Based Perspectives In Helping | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Adult Education | Staff Training | Part-Time |
American Sign Language | Part-Time |
Autism & Behavioural Science | Part-Time |
Building Environmental Systems Facilities Manager | Part-Time |
Business | Part-Time |
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care | Part-Time |
ECE Administration | Part-Time |
ECE Resource Consulting | Part-Time |
Human Resources Management | Part-Time |
Intercultural Relations | Part-Time |
Leadership | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Occupational Health and Safety | Part-Time |
Professional Bookkeeper | Part-Time |
Setting up an ECE Childcare, Nursery School or After School | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
ECE Leadership Micro-Credential (CECL) | Part-Time |
French - Conversational (CFREP) | Part-Time |
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership | Part-Time |
Human Resources Management (CHRMT) | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series (CLDVS) | Part-Time |
Management Development Studies (CMDSP) | Part-Time |
Small Business Bookkeeping (CSBBK) | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Accounting Studies Certificate | Part-Time |
Autism & Behavioural Science | Part-Time |
Human Resources Certificate | Part-Time |
Management Studies Certificate | Part-Time |
Occupational Health and Safety | Part-Time |
Office Administration | Part-Time |
Program | Status |
---|---|
Accounting Certificate | Part-Time |
Bookkeeping Certificate | Part-Time |
Human Resources | Part-Time |
Leadership Development Series | Part-Time |
Here is a list of required documents to include with your application:
Employment
A letter from your employer with the following details:
Please note that employment letters should not be dated more than four weeks from the date we start accepting applications.
Education
A document from the college that confirms your enrolment (part-time) in an eligible program outlining the semester, tuition fees, and courses.
Here’s where to get this information:
Proof of Payment (if you have paid any fees to the college)
A copy of the tuition receipt for the semester if you have already paid for your courses and/or deposit.
Here are some acceptable documents:
All documents must have your first and last name.
Yes. You must be an existing employee of an eligible agency for at least 2 years and currently employed as:
NOTE: Individuals who meet the following criteria are now exempt from the required two years of employment as an RECE and will only be required to be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) for one day.
Those who have worked in the past with a Director Approval status from the Ministry of Education or under a letter of permission from the school board.
Director Approval (Otherwise Approved)
Pertains to an individual having permission from the Ministry of Education to work in a licensed Registered ECE position without having their designation.
Letter of Permission
Pertains to an individual having permission from the Ministry of Education to work in a Registered ECE position without designation in a publicly funded school setting.
Yes. The total period of time that you have been employed as a RECE within eligible agencies in Ontario will be considered towards the 2-year eligibility period.
Yes. Financial assistance is available to full-time and part-time employees working within an eligible agency.
No. This program is to support individuals presently working in the field who want to upgrade their qualifications.
The following types of financial assistance are available through this program:
No. The Leadership grant does not offer a training allowance.
The education grant is based on your tuition fees minus any other grants or awards; excluding OSAP loans.
Yes. Grant recipients will be issued a T4A slip at the end of every calendar year in which they received payment.
You will receive an e-mail from the Ontario ECE Grants with a link to access the online portal to review the approval letter and sign the contract.
Payments are only deposited once the program administrator receives your signed Grant Assistance Agreement. The Grant Program issues payments on the last day of every month. Supporting documents must therefore be received by our office no later than the 20th of any given month in order for your grant payment to be issued at the end of that same month.
No. Funding is not available once the semester is completed.
Yes. Funding to cover PLAR fees within a current semester is now eligible for reimbursement under the Leadership program.
Sponsorship is not available for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) fees. You must pay these fees upfront and include the PLAR course information and receipt with your application.
The leadership grant currently includes the Honors BA of Early Childhood Leadership program offered at Sheridan College.
No. Only part-time programs within an eligible field of study qualify for Leadership grant funding.
No. Funding is only offered for programs within Ontario.
If you are unable to pay for your tuition to the college you can select the Sponsorship option on the application form and your tuition fees will be paid directly to the college. If you have already paid your tuition or deposit amount to the College you must submit your proof of payment within your application.
If there are any changes during the semester in which you are receiving funding, you must inform the grant Program Administrator immediately.
You must first create a profile and submit an application through the online portal. All supporting documents can be added to your online application. We are no longer accepting applications or supporting documents by email or fax.