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Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund
Innovative childcare fund supporting new daycare spots creation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : April 26, 2022
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Location
Rouyn-Noranda, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Fonds Services de garde was a public-private initiative aimed at creating new childcare spaces in Quebec, providing up to $4,000 in funding over two years to support accredited home childcare providers. The program facilitated the opening of new childcare spaces and the conversion of private spaces into subsidized ones, with eligibility for officially accredited providers from January 1, 2022.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : April 26, 2022
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Rouyn-Noranda
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Women
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund focused on increasing childcare capacity and support systems in the community. The Fund provided financial support for the establishment and sustainability of new and converted childcare spaces in accredited services.
- Creation of new childcare spaces in accredited services.
- Conversion of private childcare spaces to subsidized spaces in accredited services.
- Development of a financial tracking tool for accredited childcare providers.
- Continuous personalized support for accredited childcare providers as self-employed workers.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Any officially accredited Home Childcare Provider (RSG) from 1st January 2022 by the coordinating office at the Centre de la petite enfance Bonnaventure was eligible for the Fonds Services de garde.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers specific expenses associated with starting new daycare services and supporting accredited daycare providers.
- Startup costs for new daycare services.
- Providing a recognition bonus to daycare providers upon accreditation.
- Offering retention bonuses to sustain engagement of daycare providers.
- Ensuring long-term stability bonuses for daycare operations.
Eligible geographic areas
The available information focuses on the operational success and strategy of the fund without specifying the geographical eligibility criteria.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant was initially financed with a 40,000 CAD fund from a combination of public and private sources and increased with additional contributions.
- The Fonds Services de garde was unique as the first public-private partnership tool created to enhance daycare facilities in Quebec.
- A structured financial support scheme was provided over two years, with specific phases aimed at recognition, retention, and sustainability for service providers.
- The initiative also included developing complementary tools like an Excel accounting tracker to aid daycare providers with income declarations.
- Support mechanisms for daycare providers included personalized assistance and ongoing support as autonomous workers.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund. 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 Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund?
The Fonds Services de garde was a public-private initiative aimed at creating new childcare spaces in Quebec, providing up to $4,000 in funding over two years to support accredited home childcare providers. The program facilitated the opening of new childcare spaces and the conversion of private spaces into subsidized ones, with eligibility for officially accredited providers from January 1, 2022.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund program?
To be eligible for the Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund program, you must:
The applicant must be an officially accredited RSG (responsible de service de garde) by the Bureau coordonnateur at Centre de la petite enfance Bonnaventure.
Accreditation must have been granted from January 1, 2022, onwards.
What expenses are eligible under Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund?
The Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund focused on increasing childcare capacity and support systems in the community. The Fund provided financial support for the establishment and sustainability of new and converted childcare spaces in accredited services. Creation of new childcare spaces in accredited services.
Conversion of private childcare spaces to subsidized spaces in accredited services.
Development of a financial tracking tool for accredited childcare providers.
Continuous personalized support for accredited childcare providers as self-employed workers.
Where is the Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund available?
The Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund program is available Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec.
Is the Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund?
Rouyn-Noranda — Childcare Services Fund is funded by City of Rouyn-Noranda
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