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Support for Childhood Education and Care Services

Support for Childhood Education and Care Services
27Sep2023

The State Government has announced a new $4.1 million fund to support the viability of regional early childhood education and c...

The State Government has announced a new $4.1 million fund to support the viability of regional early childhood education and care (ECEC) services. The Fund aims to assist regional services deliver innovative proposals for new models and initiatives to support the ECEC sector. 

Grants of up to $1 million will be provided to implement projects that target individual regions, multiple regions, parts of regions or even State-wide. 

Small community-managed, not-for-profit ECEC services, including Local Government Authorities, in regional areas are invited to apply through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. For providers needing support in developing initiatives and models before implementation, Business Case Development Grants of up to $50,000 will also be available. 

The EOI is open until 2.30pm, Friday, 3 November 2023. For further information and to apply, visit: www.tenders.wa.gov.au 

View the full Media Statement: Funding to strengthen regional Early Childhood Education and Care Services 

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