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ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund

Q: 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

Q: Where is the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund available?

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

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

ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: 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)

Last Update: March 9, 2026

British Columbia, Canada

Supports creation of new licensed child care spaces

Grant and Funding

Municipality of North Cowichan

ChildCareBC

Government of British Columbia

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Renovate your business/factory

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

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

Project must propose creating new, licensed child care spaces.
Project involves creating, expanding, or relocating a child care facility.

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.

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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.