Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit is a Tax Credits

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit?

Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit is funded by Department of Families, Government of Manitoba

Q: Who is eligible for the Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit program?

To be eligible for the Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit program, you must: • The applicant must be a private corporation. • The corporation must invest in the creation of new early learning and child care spaces.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit?

You can contact Department of Families by email at cdcinfo@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-0776.

Q: Where is the Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit available?

The Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit program is available across Canada.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

MN, Canada

Tax credit for creating on-site child care in Manitoba

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Tax Credits

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Funds Providers

Department of Families

Government of Manitoba

Program status

Open

Overview

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.

Activities funded

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

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.

Selection criteria

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

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

Contacts

cdcinfo@gov.mb.ca

204-945-0776

MN, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit. 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.