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2022–2026 Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Directed Growth Strategy – Leeds and Grenville
Funding for new licensed child care spaces
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports the creation and operation of new CWELCC child care spaces in Leeds and Grenville, with a total of 637 supported spaces. It funds licensed child care expansion, start-up needs, and ongoing operational support for approved operators.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Creation of new licensed child care spaces.
- Operation of CWELCC-supported child care programs.
- Expansion of community-based, licensed home, and school-based child care capacity.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit child care operators
- For-profit child care operators
Eligible expenses
- Ongoing operational costs related to approved CWELCC spaces.
- Start-up costs for community-based child care locations.
- Play-based toys and equipment, office furniture, appliances, and technology.
- Land, building, and major renovation costs for non-profit operators.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Renovation or capital costs for child care spaces in school board-owned property.
Eligible geographic areas
- Leeds and Grenville, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Leeds and Grenville Directed Growth Strategy.
- Ability to undertake the project within the set timelines.
- Availability of funding.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit an Expression of Interest
- Respond to the public Expression of Interest process.
- Provide the information required by the Counties for review.
- Step 2: Review and assessment
- The Counties review submissions for alignment, feasibility, and funding availability.
- Step 3: Approval and service agreement
- Successful operators are approved by the Counties.
- Approved operators must hold or enter into a Service Agreement with the Counties.
Processing and Agreement
- Submissions are reviewed by County staff.
- Applications are assessed for alignment with the Directed Growth Strategy.
- Operator capacity to complete the project within timelines is considered.
- Funding availability is part of the approval decision.
- Approved operators must enter into or already hold a Service Agreement with the Counties.
Additional information
- Approved operators must maintain enrollment in CWELCC.
- Operators are expected to align with the Leeds and Grenville Child Care and Early Years Service Plan.
- Programs and spaces should reflect local assets and regional identity.
- Spaces and programming must support inclusion, accessibility, and equity.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2022–2026 Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Directed Growth Strategy – Leeds and Grenville Program
What is the 2022–2026 Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Directed Growth Strategy – Leeds and Grenville?
This program supports the creation and operation of new CWELCC child care spaces in Leeds and Grenville, with a total of 637 supported spaces. It funds licensed child care expansion, start-up needs, and ongoing operational support for approved operators.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the 2022–2026 Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Directed Growth Strategy – Leeds and Grenville program?
To be eligible for the 2022–2026 Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Directed Growth Strategy – Leeds and Grenville program, you must:
Approved child care operators
Project aligned with local strategy
Ability to meet timelines
What expenses are eligible under 2022–2026 Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Directed Growth Strategy – Leeds and Grenville?
Creation of new licensed child care spaces.
Operation of CWELCC-supported child care programs.
Expansion of community-based, licensed home, and school-based child care capacity.
Who can I contact for more information about the 2022–2026 Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Directed Growth Strategy – Leeds and Grenville?
You can contact United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) by email at childrensservices@uclg.on.ca or by phone at 6133423840.
Where is the 2022–2026 Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Directed Growth Strategy – Leeds and Grenville available?
The 2022–2026 Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Directed Growth Strategy – Leeds and Grenville program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the 2022–2026 Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Directed Growth Strategy – Leeds and Grenville a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2022–2026 Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Directed Growth Strategy – Leeds and Grenville is a Grant and Funding