Early Childhood Education
Welcome to the Start Strong Pathways online grant application service, powered by SmartyGrants.
Before you start, please read the program guidelines and the information below:
REGISTER FOR AN ACCOUNT
Before you are able to start an application, you will need to register for a Smarty Grants account. This requires an email address and password.
If you forget your password, please use the forgot password link to reset it.
SAVE YOUR DRAFT APPLICATION REGULARLY - THE SYSTEM TIMES OUT AFTER 60 MINS OF INACTIVITY
If you wish to leave a partially completed application, press 'save' and log out. When you log back in and click on the 'My Submissions' link at the top of the screen, you will find a list of any applications you have started or submitted. You can reopen your draft application and start where you left off.
You can also download any application, whether draft or completed, as a PDF. Click on the 'Download' button at the bottom of the application navigation panel.
SUBMITTING MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS
Applicants are able to submit multiple applications through SmartyGrants. You should submit separate applications for each program for which you are applying for Start Strong Pathways funding.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION AND CONTACTING US
Early Childhood Education funding officers can be contacted for queries about the application process from 9am to 5 pm Monday to Friday:
phone: 1300 755 426
email: ecec.funding@det.nsw.edu.au
If you need more help using the form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) provided by SmartyGrants.