Applications are now open for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services across NSW who are looking to improve their facilities and education offerings to support NSW children.
The NSW Government is investing $21 million through the revamped Quality and Participation Grants to support eligible early childhood education services improve learning environments, increase community outreach and meet costs associated with implementing recent reforms.
Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said the NSW Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life by providing them with quality early childhood education.
"These grants provide services with up to $15,000 to purchase equipment, undertake outdoor renovations and improve learning resources and materials," Ms Mitchell said.
"The Quality and Participation Grants help services increase access and participation for vulnerable children, and improve learning environments to lift the experiences of all children.
"We know how beneficial a quality early childhood education is, and we are supporting services to provide the best environments for our preschoolers to grow and learn in. "
Applications for the Quality and Participation Grants are open now and close on 14 November 2022.
