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Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment
Department of Education · Australia
Funding to support a wage increase for all eligible early childhood education and care workers. Applications are accepted through GrantConnect for the period specified in the grant opportunity.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
2 December 2024 to 30 November 2026
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Eligibility is detailed in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and Application.
• Applicants must complete the Application Form.
• Applicants must address all eligibility criteria to be considered for a grant.
Eligibility is stated as being detailed in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and Application. Applicants must complete the application form and address all eligibility criteria to be considered for a grant.
What's Funded
Providing wage increases for eligible early childhood education and care workers through approved early childhood education and care services or providers.Expected Outcomes
Retention of eligible ECEC workers and support for increased wages across the early childhood education and care workforce.Key Information
Applicant Types
companynon_profitother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
employmentcommunity
Keywords
early childhood educationchild careECECworker retentionwage increaseeducationemployment
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment?
The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment is a mixed grant offered by Department of Education in Australia. Funding to support a wage increase for all eligible early childhood education and care workers. Applications are accepted through GrantConnect for the period specified in the grant opportunity.
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Who is eligible for the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment?
- Eligibility is detailed in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and Application.
- Applicants must complete the Application Form.
- Applicants must address all eligibility criteria to be considered for a grant.
3
When does the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment close?
Applications close on 30 Sept 2026. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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What activities are funded?
Providing wage increases for eligible early childhood education and care workers through approved early childhood education and care services or providers.
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