Early Learning and Child Care Innovation Program
“Employment and Social Development (ESDC)”
$3,000,000.00
Maximum Eligible Amount
Government Grant
Fund Type
Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Innovation is to support organizations exploring new ideas to maximize innovative practices in ELCC services across Canada.
We will fund ELCC program and service delivery projects that: explore new ideas to maximize innovative practices in ELCC services across Canada; support emerging needs and preparedness activities as a response to the pandemic (if applicable). Your project must be innovative and addresses a gap or need within the ELCC sector. Your application must clearly describe how your project will: explore, test and develop innovative approaches; aim to improve the quality, accessibility, affordability, inclusivity and flexibility; develop knowledge, tools, methodologies, solutions, lessons learned and best practices; benefit children under 6 years of age and their families; improve results and strengthen the impact of ELCC programs and services.