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Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant
Capital funding for non-profit child care expansion
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $2 million in capital funding for existing non-profit child care centres in Manitoba. It supports renovation and expansion projects that create new infant and preschool spaces for children under seven.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Renovation of existing non-profit child care centres.
- Repurposing existing space to expand licensed child care capacity.
- Creation of new infant and preschool child care spaces.
Documents Needed
- Proof of land and building ownership, or landlord consent for leased property.
- Details on available land or space for development.
- Projected number of new infant and preschool spaces.
- Up-to-date waitlist supporting the expansion request.
- Three-year operating budget estimate and board minutes approving it.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Existing non-profit child care centres.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed through an Expression of Interest process.
- Successful centres were selected based on demand, underserved communities, and readiness to build.
- Approved candidates were expected to begin construction preparations by March 31, 2024.
- Approved construction was expected to be completed no later than 2026.
Additional information
- Funded under Manitoba's action plan within the Canada-Manitoba Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
- The grant has supported the creation of new infant and preschool child care spaces.
- Approved projects were expected to complete construction no later than 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant. 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 Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant?
This program provides up to $2 million in capital funding for existing non-profit child care centres in Manitoba. It supports renovation and expansion projects that create new infant and preschool spaces for children under seven.
How much funding can be received?
Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant program?
To be eligible for the Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant program, you must:
Existing non-profit child care centre
Expansion of existing space
New infant and preschool spaces
What expenses are eligible under Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant?
Renovation of existing non-profit child care centres.
Repurposing existing space to expand licensed child care capacity.
Creation of new infant and preschool child care spaces.
Who can I contact for more information about the Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant?
You can contact Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program (MEECL).
Where is the Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant available?
The Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Child Care Renovation Expansion Grant is a Grant and Funding