Early Learning Program Grants and Scholarships

Grants and Scholarships

Early Learning Programs that have current Provider Agreements and operate within the our 14-county region are eligible to participate in grant and scholarship opportunities. Grants and scholarships will be awarded to Texas Rising Star (TRS) providers first and to those providers who have submitted TRS interest forms. Funding for grants and scholarships are made available by Texas Workforce Commission and Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas. Please check this website often, as grant and scholarship opportunities become available frequently.

Quality Enrichment Materials Application 

We are excited to reopen the application process for this opportunity for WSNCT area early learning programs who are pursuing Texas Rising Star certification to apply for Quality Enrichment Materials. The materials awarded to qualifying programs will support quality teacher child interactions in early learning classrooms. You can access the application for this opportunity by using the link below.

Complete the Application
The deadline for this application is February 5th, 2025. If you have any questions, please reach out to Angela Swindell.

CDA Scholarship Application 

Scholarships will include the cost of books, and the courses required to attain your CDA. Applicants will be notified of their application status via email by February 26th, 2025. For those who qualify for this opportunity courses should begin on or before April 1st, 2025. We encourage all who are interested to apply for this opportunity but please keep in mind the time commitment that is also required to accomplish this goal. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ayesha Boyd.

Scholarship Application