Semester 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, or the College of ECE Reimbursement, can apply as of April 13, 2026. Portal Login Applying For The Correct Semester When applying, it is important to select the grant semester that matches your course dates. Grant semesters: Winter: January 1 – April 30 Spring/Summer: May 1 – August 31 Fall: September 1 – December 31 If your course runs across more than one semester, please apply under the semester in which most of your course days take place. Do You Need Your First Aid & CPR ? Will you be completing your First Aid & CPR between May and August 2026? If you are approved for an Ontario ECE Education Grant, your First Aid & CPR training fees may be covered. Learn more about eligibility and required documentation. Learn More Expected Graduation Date We require all applicants to provide an expected graduation date. We understand this date is an estimate; however, if your expected graduation date changes, please update it in your online profile under the Education tab. Keeping this information up to date helps us better assess your application. How To Update Your Profile IMPORTANT UPDATE – PROGRAM REQUIREMENT As part of our commitment to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Retention and Qualification of Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) strategy, the Ontario ECE Grants Program is introducing an important new step: Validating employment after graduation. This new measure ensures that our program continues to support your professional journey while strengthening Ontario’s early years workforce. What this means for you: After graduation, you will be asked to provide a signed, dated letter of employment on official letterhead confirming your start date. The program will follow up annually for up to two (2) years to validate your continued employment. This process helps ensure that the Ontario ECE Grants Program continues to support both your career path and the Ministry’s goal of building a strong, stable, and qualified ECE workforce. Together, we’re investing in your success and in the future of child care in Ontario. Learn More |
