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Building Blocks Capital Grant Program
Capital funding for new licensed child care spaces
Last Update: April 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 15, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program offered up to $30,000 per child care space for major capital projects and up to $10,000 for minor capital projects. It supported new full-time licensed child care spaces through construction, expansion, renovations, repairs, and refurbishment in Alberta.
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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
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new full-time licensed child care spaces
- New child care facility construction
- Building expansion and substantial retrofitting
- Interior and exterior renovations and refurbishment
- Purchase and installation of modular building structures
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project budget
- Proof of financial commitment
- Property ownership or lease documents
- Supporting permits, plans, and quotes
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipalities
- First Nations and Indigenous communities
- Schools and school divisions
- Public or non-profit post-secondary institutions
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Family day home programs
- Preschool programs
- Out-of-school care programs
- Part-time, drop-in, seasonal, recreational, or in-home programs
Eligible expenses
- Construction and renovation costs
- Exterior site works and landscaping
- Immoveable furniture, fixtures, and equipment
- Architectural, engineering, and other consulting fees
- Permits, inspections, project management, and contingency costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Real estate, building, or commercial space purchases
- Retroactive costs incurred before application submission
- Operational expenses such as salaries, marketing, and utilities
- Grant writing, networking, conference, and trade show costs
- GST and other tax-related costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Complete application and mandatory supporting documents
- High-need communities with child care coverage below 33%
- Rural and remote locations outside major cities
- Low-income, high-cost urban, or other access-barrier communities
- Underserved communities and project readiness
How to apply
- Step 1: Download application package
- Download the guide and application form package from the program website.
- Review the relevant program guide and supporting resources.
- Step 2: Complete application
- Fill in all required sections of the application form.
- Prepare the supporting documents listed in the checklist.
- Sign the declaration section.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the completed application and supporting documents to the program email inbox.
- Submit all files in digital format as required.
- Step 4: Follow up if needed
- Respond to any requests for clarification or additional documents.
- Wait for the evaluation results sent by email.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were screened and assessed during the intake period.
- Applicants could be contacted for clarifications or additional documents.
- Evaluation results were sent by email.
- Successful applications moved to a final funding decision.
- Approved applicants received a grant agreement with reporting and milestone requirements.
Additional information
- Applications are no longer being accepted.
- Applicants were notified of their application status.
- One application at a time was accepted per applicant.
- A grant agreement is required before funding is released.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Blocks Capital Grant Program Program
What is the Building Blocks Capital Grant Program?
This program offered up to $30,000 per child care space for major capital projects and up to $10,000 for minor capital projects. It supported new full-time licensed child care spaces through construction, expansion, renovations, repairs, and refurbishment in Alberta.
How much funding can be received?
Building Blocks Capital Grant Program Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Building Blocks Capital Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Building Blocks Capital Grant Program program, you must:
Non-profit or public provider
New full-time child care spaces
Owned or long-term leased site
What expenses are eligible under Building Blocks Capital Grant Program?
Creation of new full-time licensed child care spaces
New child care facility construction
Building expansion and substantial retrofitting
Interior and exterior renovations and refurbishment
Purchase and installation of modular building structures
Who can I contact for more information about the Building Blocks Capital Grant Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at albertachildcarespacecreation@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 1-844-644-5165.
Where is the Building Blocks Capital Grant Program available?
The Building Blocks Capital Grant Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Building Blocks Capital Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Building Blocks Capital Grant Program is a Grant and Funding