Groups planning to submit proposals to expand early childhood education programs in the region have been given an extension to access provincial funding.
The Ministry of Community and Social Services has extended the deadline for applications by two months (until February 1st) to allow agencies more time to get their funding in place.
Kenora-Rainy River Early Years Coordinator Betty-Anne McIntosh says many groups were having trouble finding the cash they needed because of the economic downturn.
Groups applying for a grant must still provide 50-percent of the funding to be eligible.