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Early Years Continuing Education Program
Reimbursement support for early childhood training
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program reimburses part-time training costs for eligible early childhood education studies in Nova Scotia, up to $1,000 per year for part-time staff and $5,000 per year for full-time staff. It supports course tuition and mandatory textbooks for approved ECE, leadership, and administrator training programs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Part-time study toward an early childhood education credential
- Training for ECE diploma or degree pathways
- Leadership and administrator training in early childhood education
Documents Needed
- Completed Continuing Education Application for Reimbursement form
- Proof of successful course completion
- Receipts for course tuition and mandatory books/materials
- Evidence of part-time student status
- Accumulated Hours Reporting Form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early childhood educators
- Directors and assistant directors
- Inclusion staff
- Family home child care providers
- Family home child care agency consultants
Who is not eligible
- Temporary foreign workers
- International students
- People in Canada on a temporary resident visa
- Applicants receiving other EECD funding for the same course
- Applicants seeking reimbursement for professional development workshops
Eligible expenses
- Course tuition
- Mandatory textbooks and required course materials
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Professional development workshops
- Costs already funded by another government program
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked for completeness
- Applicants may be contacted if information is missing
- Approval or denial is sent by email
- Reimbursement is issued after approval
- Recipients must complete the required service hours and submit the hours report
Additional information
- The program is subject to departmental budget availability.
- Applicants must use the official reimbursement and hours reporting forms.
- Applicants must keep the department informed of enrollment or contact changes.
- Tax treatment may vary depending on the applicant’s personal situation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Early Years Continuing Education Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Early Years Continuing Education 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 Years Continuing Education Program?
This program reimburses part-time training costs for eligible early childhood education studies in Nova Scotia, up to $1,000 per year for part-time staff and $5,000 per year for full-time staff. It supports course tuition and mandatory textbooks for approved ECE, leadership, and administrator training programs.
How much funding can be received?
Early Years Continuing Education Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Early Years Continuing Education Program program?
To be eligible for the Early Years Continuing Education Program program, you must:
Permanent resident of Nova Scotia
Part-time ECE-related studies
Approved child care or pre-primary role
What expenses are eligible under Early Years Continuing Education Program?
Part-time study toward an early childhood education credential
Training for ECE diploma or degree pathways
Leadership and administrator training in early childhood education
Who can I contact for more information about the Early Years Continuing Education Program?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at ecetraining@novascotia.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Early Years Continuing Education Program available?
The Early Years Continuing Education Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Early Years Continuing Education Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Early Years Continuing Education Program is a Grant and Funding