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Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services
Funding to improve family child care quality
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : June 5, 2026
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding to family child care coordinating offices to improve the educational quality of family child care services. It supports projects, training, tools, and related activities aimed at enhancing educational quality for children in family child care settings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : June 5, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects to improve the educational quality of family child care services
- Training and support activities for family child care providers
- Development of educational tools, guides, or training materials
- Support and accompaniment activities related to educational quality
Documents Needed
- Completed funding application form
- Board resolution authorizing the application
- Annual financial report for 2024-2025
- Accountability report form and required deliverables at project end
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Family child care coordinating offices
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries related to project activities
- Fees for external resources or consultants
- Materials and other project-related expenses
- Travel and meal expenses within government reimbursement rules
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and analyzed by the Ministry.
- Projects are assessed against relevance, feasibility, and quality criteria.
- Selected projects were retained through an analysis process.
- At project end, a non-audited report must be submitted using the prescribed form.
Additional information
- The application deadline is June 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- For the 2026 edition, the funding rules were updated.
- A final accountability report and required deliverables must be submitted by June 30, 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services?
This program provides funding to family child care coordinating offices to improve the educational quality of family child care services. It supports projects, training, tools, and related activities aimed at enhancing educational quality for children in family child care settings.
Who is eligible for the Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services program?
To be eligible for the Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services program, you must:
Family child care coordinating offices only.
Project to improve educational quality.
Project must be feasible and relevant.
What expenses are eligible under Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services?
Projects to improve the educational quality of family child care services
Training and support activities for family child care providers
Development of educational tools, guides, or training materials
Support and accompaniment activities related to educational quality
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at mfa.dsr@mfa.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services available?
The Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services?
Call for Projects to Improve the Educational Quality of Family Child Care Services is funded by Government of Québec