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Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility Fund
Funding for accessible child care centre improvements
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 70,000
Timeline
- Open Date : December 3, 2021
- Closing date : February 14, 2022
Location
Quebec
Overview
Provides up to $70,000 to improve accessibility and safety in licensed or regulated early learning and child care centres. Supports new construction, renovation, retrofit, and accessible information and communication technology projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Digitize or modernize organizational tools
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : December 3, 2021
- Closing date : February 14, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New construction, renovation, or retrofit to improve accessibility in child care centres
- Accessible information and communication technology projects
Documents Needed
- Completed Application for Funding (EMP 5684)
- Completed Calculator (EMP 5678)
- Digital photo of the project space, if applicable
- External cost estimate or rationale for non-flat-rate activities
- Supporting documents confirming legal status and, if needed, ownership or lease approval
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit child care organizations
- Municipal child care organizations
- Indigenous child care organizations
- For-profit child care organizations
- Child care organizations operating in public schools
Who is not eligible
- Home-based child care providers
- Child care organizations on provincial or federal property, except public schools
- Child care organizations on public health care or public hospital property
- Unlicensed or unregulated child care centres
Eligible expenses
- Construction, renovation, and retrofit costs for accessibility improvements
- Accessible information and communication technology
- External contractor quotes for non-flat-rate activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Vehicle retrofits for community or personal use
- Decorative or aesthetic improvements
- Personal-use construction or renovation
- Projects in private homes or dwellings
- Contingency, routine maintenance, overhead, and employee salaries
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and assessed for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are screened on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Decisions are communicated within 16 weeks after the submission period ends.
- Approved projects must have a signed funding agreement before activities begin.
- Only costs for work done after the agreement is signed are paid.
Additional information
- Only one application is allowed per CRA or business registry number.
- Projects may be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Funding decisions are communicated between January and March 2022.
- Information sessions were offered online or by teleconference.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility 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 Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility Fund?
Provides up to $70,000 to improve accessibility and safety in licensed or regulated early learning and child care centres. Supports new construction, renovation, retrofit, and accessible information and communication technology projects.
How much funding can be received?
Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility Fund Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $70,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 14, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility Fund program?
To be eligible for the Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility Fund program, you must:
Regulated or licensed child care organization
Project improves accessibility and safety
Complete application submitted on time
What expenses are eligible under Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility Fund?
New construction, renovation, or retrofit to improve accessibility in child care centres
Accessible information and communication technology projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility Fund?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at ESDC.ELCC.EAF-FA.AGJE.EDSC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility Fund available?
The Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility Fund program is available the province of Quebec.