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Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Financial help is available to cover all or part of licensed child care costs for eligible families. Support is for children up to 12 years old and can also apply to seasonal camps.
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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
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
Activities funded
- Licensed child care support for children
- Financial assistance for seasonal camps
Documents Needed
- Most recent Notice of Assessment or Canada Child Benefit
- Identification for family members
- Proof of Niagara residency
- Documentation for custody, if applicable
- Proof of work, school, training, or medical reason for care
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Families in Niagara
- Parents or guardians of children up to 12
- Families using licensed child care or seasonal camps
Eligible expenses
- Licensed child care fees
- Seasonal camp costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Niagara Region
Selection criteria
- First-come, first-served processing.
- Eligibility confirmed through caseworker review.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an account
- Sign in to the online application portal.
- Complete the application form.
- Step 2: Upload required documents
- Submit the requested supporting documents.
- Provide proof of identity, residency, income, and reason for care.
- Step 3: Eligibility meeting
- Attend an in-person meeting with a Children's Services caseworker.
- Provide extra documents if requested.
- Step 4: Sign agreement if approved
- Review and sign the Parent Agreement and Responsibility form.
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed after submission and documents are received.
- An in-person eligibility meeting is scheduled with a caseworker.
- Additional documents may be requested if needed.
- If approved, the Parent Agreement and Responsibility form must be signed.
Additional information
- Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If eligible, families must sign a Parent Agreement and Responsibility form.
- Subsidy recipients must renew the agreement every year.
- Applicants may be asked for additional documents during eligibility review.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Child Care Assistance Program
What is the Child Care Assistance?
Financial help is available to cover all or part of licensed child care costs for eligible families. Support is for children up to 12 years old and can also apply to seasonal camps.
How much funding can be received?
Child Care Assistance Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Child Care Assistance program?
To be eligible for the Child Care Assistance program, you must:
Residents of Niagara
Confirmed child care space
Parent working, studying, or in training
What expenses are eligible under Child Care Assistance?
Licensed child care support for children
Financial assistance for seasonal camps
Who can I contact for more information about the Child Care Assistance?
You can contact Niagara Region Housing Services by email at childcarecosts or by phone at 905-980-6000.
Where is the Child Care Assistance available?
The Child Care Assistance program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Child Care Assistance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Child Care Assistance is a Grant and Funding