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Find similar grantsEarly Childhood Education (ECE) Educational Support Grant is sponsored by Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC). Provides financial support for educational expenses to students attending California Community Colleges pursuing careers in early childhood or child development.
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Educational Support Grant Application Apply for the new Educational Support Grant Apply for the new Educational Support Grant Students pursuing a career in early child care/development and attending a California community college may be eligible to apply for the Educational Support Grant.
Grant funding (to support tuition and/or textbook costs) is based on submission of a complete application, the number of eligible students and successful completion of courses with a grade of "C" or better . Limited funding is distributed on a first come, first served basis. More information about all priorities can be found here.
Educational Support Grant Priorities If you do not have a CDTC account, answer the questions below to continue. Apply for an Educational Support Grant (2025/2026) Please wait while we setup your account...
Step 1: Confirm eligibility Please answer the following questions to determine your eligibility for an Educational Support Grant Are you currently enrolled in early childhood education or child development courses (or GE courses required for an AS/AA ECE or CD degree) at a California community college, with the intent to seek a new, or maintain a currently held Child Development Permit? What is your declared major?
Are you employed in the child care field in California? (Must meet employment eligibility requirements.) Reason for license exemption Do you live in California?
Are you enrolled in at least a 3 unit ECE/CD Practicum/Student Teaching course or in at least two (2) core Child Development/Early Childhood Education courses as approved by the campus administrator and/or CDTC staff for the current semester you are applying for? What college is this application for?
(Note: Students enrolled in courses at multiple California Community Colleges and/or multiple colleges within a college district, MUST submit a SEPARATE application for each college for each semester/term.) What semester are you applying for? Please create your account to continue your application Enter a password for your new account We're sorry.
You are not eligible to apply for the new Educational Support Grant. 1) Eligible students must be pursuing a career in early childhood or child development, or seeking a child development permit. 2) Only the majors listed on the online application meet eligibility requirements.
This major must be reported on the student’s transcripts. 3) Priority one students must work in an early childhood setting. 4) Priority one employment must be with an eligible employer; nannies, family, friends and neighbors who care for children are not eligible under priority one.
5) Los estudiantes prioritarios dos deben estar inscritos en un curso de tres unidades de ECE/CD Practicum/Student Teaching. Congratulations! You are eligible to apply for the Educational Support Grant.
Please continue the application process. Receipt of ESG (Education Support Grant) funds may have tax implications. If funds are awarded you will want to consult a tax advisor.
Priority is given to the Summer/Fall applications submitted by the 20th of October and/or the Winter/Spring applications received by March 1. You must submit a separate application for each college you are attending for each semester. This college is no longer accepting 2025-2026 Education Support Grant (ESG) applications.
Funding has been expended for the 2025-2026 program year. Thank you for your interest, please check the CDTC website in the Fall for the 2026-2027 ESG application. You already have an application for this college and semester.
You may only enter one application per college per semester. If you want to add new courses to an existing application, please use the "Add New Courses" button. CDTC is now accepting Educational Support Grant applications for the 2025-2026 program year.
What is an FFN (Family, Friend or Neighbor) provider?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Students attending California Community Colleges pursuing careers in early childhood or child development. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,800 per participant for Bachelor's degree or Teacher Credential; up to $375 per participant for Early Childhood Education units. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Educational Support Grant is funded by Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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