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City Grant Program - Child Care Grants

Grants for non-profit child care providers in Richmond
Last Update: March 18, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 15, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The City of Richmond provides Child Care Grants to non-profit societies supporting child care services in Richmond. Capital grants fund physical assets like equipment, furnishings, and building renovations, while Professional and Program Development Grants support training and workshops benefiting the broader child care community.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 15, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
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
  • Other Education
  • Social Services
  • Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
  • Children & youth
  • Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Municipal

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Capital projects for licensed child care facilities
  • Equipment and furnishings purchases
  • Building renovations
  • Playground improvements
  • Professional development programs for early childhood educators
  • Community workshops benefiting the broader child care sector

Documents Needed

  • Certificate of Incorporation for the Society
  • Society's Constitution and Bylaws
  • Contact list for Board of Directors, Officers and Executive Director
  • Most recent Annual General Meeting minutes
  • Provincial Child Care License(s) if applicable
  • Last year's financial statements or audited statement
  • Current year operating budget
  • Itemized project budget with two quotes for each item
  • Project timeline
  • Licensed capacity and current enrolment by program
  • Two letters of support from parents or community partners

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit child care providers delivering licensed child care in Richmond
  • Non-profit societies supporting quality programming for the child care community
  • Non-profit societies providing professional development opportunities for early childhood educators

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit child care providers
  • Organizations conducting political activities
  • Organizations partnering with political parties or organizations
  • Societies not registered as non-profits in BC

Eligible expenses

  • Capital expenses for licensed child care facilities
  • Large equipment and furnishings
  • Building renovations
  • Playground improvements
  • Professional development workshops for the broader child care community

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Political activities including promoting or serving a political party or organization
  • Lobbying for a political party or cause
  • Programs delivered in partnership with political parties
  • Individual staff registration for courses or workshops
  • Art supplies and consumables (not capital expenditures)

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of Richmond, British Columbia

Processing and Agreement

  • Staff reviews applications for eligibility and completeness
  • Child Care Development Advisory Committee reviews and makes recommendations to City Council
  • Council makes final approval decisions
  • Decisions are final with no appeal process
  • Successful applicants receive approval letters with specific conditions

Additional information

  • Grant funds must be used for the stated approved purpose within one year of approval.
  • A Grant-Use Report documenting fund usage must be submitted within one year of receipt.
  • Capital Grant Use reports must include photos of items and itemized receipts.
  • Applicants with prior grants must submit a report on previous fund use before new applications are considered.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the City Grant Program - Child Care Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the City Grant Program - Child Care Grants. 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 City Grant Program - Child Care Grants?

The City of Richmond provides Child Care Grants to non-profit societies supporting child care services in Richmond. Capital grants fund physical assets like equipment, furnishings, and building renovations, while Professional and Program Development Grants support training and workshops benefiting the broader child care community.

Who is eligible for the City Grant Program - Child Care Grants program?

To be eligible for the City Grant Program - Child Care Grants program, you must: Non-profit society Child care services in Richmond

What expenses are eligible under City Grant Program - Child Care Grants?

Capital projects for licensed child care facilities Equipment and furnishings purchases Building renovations Playground improvements Professional development programs for early childhood educators Community workshops benefiting the broader child care sector

Who can I contact for more information about the City Grant Program - Child Care Grants?

You can contact City of Richmond Hill by email at cduggan@richmond.ca or by phone at 604-204-8621.

Where is the City Grant Program - Child Care Grants available?

The City Grant Program - Child Care Grants program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the City Grant Program - Child Care Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

City Grant Program - Child Care Grants is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the City Grant Program - Child Care Grants?

City Grant Program - Child Care Grants is funded by City of Richmond Hill