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ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund - British Columbia - Canada
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ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund

Supports creation of new licensed child care spaces
ChildCareBC
Municipality of North Cowichan
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : February 9, 2024
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Provides funding with no maximum provincial cap to create new licensed child care spaces in British Columbia. Supports projects to create, expand, or relocate child care facilities, including school-age care on school grounds through a dedicated stream.
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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
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : February 9, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Location
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians
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

  • Creation of new, licensed child care spaces.
  • Expansion of existing child care facilities to add new, licensed spaces.
  • Relocation of child care facilities to create new, licensed spaces.
  • School-age care on school grounds projects (through the dedicated stream).

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Public sector organizations (local governments, school districts, health authorities, Crown corporations, public post-secondary institutions)
  • Indigenous governments
  • Not-for-profit organizations (societies), including not-for-profit child care providers and child development centres
  • First Nation schools
  • Not-for-profit independent schools

Eligible geographic areas

  • British Columbia

Additional information

  • The intake may close when funding runs out or at the end of the funding cycle.
  • Applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application by January 2023 to be considered prior to fiscal year-end.
  • Funding approval is subject to budget availability.
  • The program aligns with provincial priorities under the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions about the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the ChildCareBC New Spaces 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 ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund?

Provides funding with no maximum provincial cap to create new licensed child care spaces in British Columbia. Supports projects to create, expand, or relocate child care facilities, including school-age care on school grounds through a dedicated stream.

Who is eligible for the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund program?

To be eligible for the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund program, you must: Create new licensed child care spaces Creation, expansion, or relocation projects

What expenses are eligible under ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund?

Creation of new, licensed child care spaces. Expansion of existing child care facilities to add new, licensed spaces. Relocation of child care facilities to create new, licensed spaces. School-age care on school grounds projects (through the dedicated stream).

Where is the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund available?

The ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund?

ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund is funded by ChildCareBC, Municipality of North Cowichan, Government of British Columbia (BC)

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