announcement EIP is now accepting applications for the 2026 scholarship year. Awards will be issued beginning on 1/2/26. We are no longer accepting applications for 2025.
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Early Childhood Education and Training Program

EIP Scholarships are available for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid (CPR/FA) Training

Funding has been dedicated specifically for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid (FA) training. Scholarship eligibility is based on current employment, the training and the training organization. Applicants are responsible for any cost not covered by EIP. You can find a list of training organizations providing CPR/First Aid Training here.

Employment Requirement

Applicants must meet all of the employment requirements listed below.

*Employment verification is required with each application. See this chart for acceptable forms of employment verification.

  1. You must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Resident Alien authorized to work in the U.S.
  2. You must be a paid employee, or the direct supervisor of a paid employee, in one of the following NYS OCFS or NYC DOHMH registered or licensed child care programs:
    • A registered family day care program
    • A licensed group family day care program
    • A registered school-age program
    • A licensed day care center or child care Head Start

Job title and income are not used as factor when determining eligibility for CPR/FA scholarships. Social security verification must be submitted with all CPR/FA applications.

Training and Training Organization Requirements

The training must be provided by an approved trainer participating with and in good standing with the Educational Incentive Program. The approved curriculum must be from an Aspire Registry Accepted Organization that that provides Lifesaving and First Aid training, and must include an in-person skills testing component.

Scholarship awards will be issued for up to $125 for classroom trainings and up to $95 for online trainings that include a face-to-face skills testing component. CPR and First Aid scholarships are awarded in addition to your maximum annual scholarship amount.

To apply for a CPR/FA scholarship, complete an online application and select "CPR/FA" as the course type.

Still have questions?

Contact EIP at:
(518) 442-6575 or toll free at 1-800-295-9616.
or by email at eip@albany.edu