Social Development extends closing date for applications of the ECD Employment Stimulus Fund Source Thursday, 18 February 2021, 19:09 The Provincial Departments of Social Development through their local offices are also available to assist organisations. NATIONAL NEWS - The Department of Social Development has extended the deadline for the closing date of the applications of the ECD-ESRF to the 26 February 2021. In addition, a new web-form (available in three other languages over and above English) to assist with the applications is available on the website. It will allow applicants to save and update their applications as well as check their application status using their reference number.