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Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement)
Monthly operating support for licensed child care programs
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Monthly operating support for licensed child care programs in Alberta. It helps reduce parent fees and covers eligible child care operations, including daycares, out-of-school care, preschools, and family day home agencies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operate licensed child care services
- Reduce parent fees through grant funding
- Provide daycare, out-of-school care, preschool, or family day home services
Documents Needed
- Signed Affordability Grant Agreement
- Schedule A
- Schedule B, if applicable
- Monthly claim records
- Financial report or audited statements, as required
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Licensed daycares
- Out-of-school care programs
- Preschools
- Family day home agencies
- Group family care programs
Who is not eligible
- Programs without a signed agreement
- Programs fully funded by another source
- Full-time kindergarten to Grade 6 spaces
- Vacant or unenrolled licensed spaces
- For-profit programs above the space cap
Eligible expenses
- Staffing and wages
- Rent, utilities, and insurance
- Programming, operations, and administration
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures
- Investments
- Dividends to shareholders
- Fees not allowed under the agreement
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Program type and licensed status
- Region and age group served
- Registered hours and parent fee level
- Compliance with agreement terms
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm eligibility with Child Care Licensing
- Step 2: Create a portal account
- Step 3: Complete and sign the agreement online
- Step 4: Submit monthly claims online
Processing and Agreement
- Application reviewed by licensing staff
- Portal account verified by ministry staff
- Agreement loaded and signed online
- Monthly claims submitted and processed
- Payment summary available after processing
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement) Program
What is the Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement)?
Monthly operating support for licensed child care programs in Alberta. It helps reduce parent fees and covers eligible child care operations, including daycares, out-of-school care, preschools, and family day home agencies.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement) program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement) program, you must:
Licensed child care program in Alberta
Signed grant agreement required
Eligible enrolled spaces
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement)?
Operate licensed child care services
Reduce parent fees through grant funding
Provide daycare, out-of-school care, preschool, or family day home services
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement)?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at ccaffordgrant@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 1-844-644-5165.
Where is the Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement) available?
The Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement) program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement) is a Grant and Funding