Early Childhood Family Education Teacher Shortage Grant

 

The Early Childhood and Family Education Teacher Shortage Grant program (ECFE Teacher Shortage Grant) provides grants to postsecondary institutions to address the early childhood and family education teacher shortage. The ECFE Teacher Shortage Grant reimburses grantees for eligible expenses related to providing tuition relief and other supports for students enrolled in early childhood and family education teacher preparation programs in Minnesota.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

Eligible applicants are Minnesota postsecondary institutions that offer a PELSB-Approved teacher preparation program that leads to one of the following teacher licenses (initial license, additional license, or endorsement):

• Early Childhood Education
• Parent and Family Education
• Preprimary Education
• Special Education: Early Childhood

What is the Application Process?

This program was funded with one-time funding and the 2024 proposal period is closed.

Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Recipients

2024 Request for Proposal: PDF

• Minnesota State University Moorhead
  • Project Title: Elevate ECSE: Empowering Students, Families and Educators through Early Childhood Special Education Licensing
• University of St. Thomas
  • Project Title: Supporting Culturally Sustaining Family Education for Early Childhood Special Education Teachers
• University of Minnesota
  • Project Title: University of Minnesota - Parent and Early Childhood Education Teacher Shortage Scholarship program

Who do I contact with Questions?

If you have questions about ECFE Teacher Shortage Grant, please contact the Office of Higher Education at GWI.OHE@state.mn.us