Early years and childcare school-based nursery provision

April 2026 - Phase 3

Applications have now closed.

Application timeline

Funding launched 16 April 2026
Last date for BMC / CCDL support 3 July 2026
Application closing date 17 July 2026, 5pm
ECC internal moderation and clarifications 17 July - 10 August 2026
ECC moderation panel 17 August 2026
ECC submission to DfE 25 September 2026
Outcomes notified by DfE Spring 2027

Support and advice

For enquiries, contact:

ey.capitalgrants@essex.gov.uk

BMC@essex.gov.uk

CCDL@essex.gov.uk