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Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program
Wage support for ECE training in the Basin
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides wage support for ECE Assistants and certified ECEs in licensed child care facilities in the Columbia Basin. It funds part-time training for eligible staff to complete or upgrade ECE qualifications, with support for instructional hours and MERCs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 4 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Part-time ECE credential training for ECE Assistants.
- Part-time diploma or certificate upgrades for certified ECEs.
- Training support for staff working in licensed child care facilities.
Documents Needed
- Community Care Facility License
- Confirmation of enrollment from a recognized post-secondary institute
- WorkSafeBC Clearance Letter, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Licensed non-profit child care providers.
- Licensed for-profit child care providers.
- Providers in the Columbia Basin Trust region.
- Facilities with Group Child Care, Multi-Aged Child Care, Preschools, Family Child Care, or In-Home Multi-Age Child Care designations.
Who is not eligible
- Facilities designated as Occasional Child Care.
- Facilities designated as Registered License-Not-Required Care.
- Facilities designated as License-Not-Required Care.
- Facilities designated as In-Child’s-Own-Home Care.
Eligible expenses
- Training wages for in-class or online instructional course hours.
- Mandatory Employment Related Costs (MERCs), including EI, CPP, WorkSafeBC, and vacation pay.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Practicum hours.
- Courses already started or completed before approval.
- Courses not successfully completed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Columbia Basin Trust region.
- Columbia Basin communities.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed as they are received.
- The review process usually takes two to three weeks.
- Applicants are notified by email if approved.
- Approved employers sign a Contribution Agreement with the College of the Rockies.
- Additional information may be requested during review.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a first-received, first-served basis.
- Approved employers sign a Contribution Agreement with the College of the Rockies.
- Reporting is required under the agreement.
- Applications may require clarification during review.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program?
This program provides wage support for ECE Assistants and certified ECEs in licensed child care facilities in the Columbia Basin. It funds part-time training for eligible staff to complete or upgrade ECE qualifications, with support for instructional hours and MERCs.
How much funding can be received?
Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program Funds up to $12,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program program?
To be eligible for the Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program program, you must:
Licensed child care provider in the Basin.
Employer must retain eligible ECEA/ECE staff.
Training must be part-time at a recognized institution.
What expenses are eligible under Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program?
Part-time ECE credential training for ECE Assistants.
Part-time diploma or certificate upgrades for certified ECEs.
Training support for staff working in licensed child care facilities.
Where is the Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program available?
The Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program?
Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program is funded by Columbia Basin Trust