How much funding can be received?

Businesses that create licensed child care centres in workplaces can get a tax credit of $10,000 per new infant or preschool space created, over a period of five years.

Financing terms and conditions

This tax credit program incentivizes private corporations to invest in child care infrastructure through financial incentives. By offering tax credits, the program aims to increase the number of early learning and child care spaces.

Corporations can receive tax credits based on their investments in new child care spaces.
Tax credits are applied against the corporation's provincial tax liabilities.
The specific percentage or amount of the tax credit is determined by the Manitoba government.

Eligible projects & activities

This grant supports the creation of new early learning and child care (ELCC) spaces by private corporations in Manitoba. The program incentivizes investments to enhance child care infrastructure benefiting employees and local communities.

Development of new early learning and child care (ELCC) spaces by private corporations.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 250,000

Creating a workplace child care centre for employees at a tech company

$ 350,000

Establishing a bilingual child care centre for company employees

$ 200,000

Creating a child care facility for hospital employees

$ 400,000

Developing a non-profit child care centre for low-income families

$ 450,000

Setting up a child care facility for a community center

$ 300,000

Establishing a cooperative child care centre for financial cooperative members

Eligibility criteria of the Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit program

Eligibility for the Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit Program involves specific requirements for corporations intending to invest in new early learning and child care spaces.

The applicant must be a private corporation.
The investment must be for the creation of new early learning and child care (ELCC) spaces.
The development should aim to support employees and the surrounding community.

Who is eligible?

Private corporations that invest in the creation of new early learning and child care (ELCC) spaces to support their employees and the surrounding community.

Eligible expenses

The Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit Program incentivizes corporations to create new ELCC spaces, benefiting local communities and employees. Eligible projects focus on the development and expansion of child care facilities.

Creation of new early learning and child care spaces by private corporations.
Expansion projects for existing child care centers to accommodate more children.
Development of child care facilities in newly constructed schools.
Projects that support the setup of child care spaces in residential homes.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant program is specific to Manitoba as it is announced and administered by the government of Manitoba. Therefore, eligible companies must be located within this geographical region.

Corporations operating in Manitoba, Canada.

Eligibility criteria of the Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit program

Applicants must demonstrate a clear plan for creating new early learning and child care spaces.
The project proposal should outline how the investment will benefit employees and the local community.
Preference may be given to projects that address specific needs in underserved areas or populations.
The financial feasibility and sustainability of the project will be considered.

How to apply to the Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit program

Review Eligibility Criteria

Visit the official Manitoba government site related to the Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit Program.
Ensure your corporation meets all eligibility requirements.

Gather Required Information

Gather information on your proposed development project.
Prepare financial statements and investment details relevant to the ELCC space creation.

Complete the Application Form

Download the application form from the official website.
Fill out the form completely, including detailed project plans and investment amounts.

Compile Supporting Documents

Attach any necessary documents such as business registration, project plans, and financial statements.
Ensure all your documents align with the information in your application form.

Submit Application

Send the completed application form and all supporting documents via email to cdcinfo@gov.mb.ca.
Alternatively, mail your application package to Early Learning and Child Care Program, 210-114 Garry Street, Winnipeg MB R3C 4V4.
Confirm that your application is submitted before any specified deadlines.

Receive Confirmation

Await an email or postal confirmation from the program office acknowledging receipt of your application.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit Program was announced as part of Manitoba's 2018 budget to encourage private sector investment in child care spaces.
Private corporations participating in this program are expected to invest directly in the creation of new early learning and child care spaces.
Support is aimed at assisting employees and benefiting the surrounding community through the creation of these spaces.

Documents and links

Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit

Contact Department of Families

cdcinfo@gov.mb.ca

204-945-0776

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