MRC L'Islet — Measures to help develop places in educational childcare services in a family environment

The financial modalities of this grant ensure that recipients can effectively utilize the assistance to support the establishment and operation of daycare services. The conditions emphasize both initial support and longer-term financial responsibility.

• Recipients can receive a maximum of $4,000 in non-repayable financial aid upon recognition by the coordinator's office.
• Financial aid is disbursed within 30 days of the application, ensuring timely support for operational needs.
• If the daycare operations cease within 36 months, the recipient must repay the entire $4,000 grant.
• Should the operations cease between 36 to 72 months, the repayment required is $2,000.
• The financial aid becomes entirely non-repayable once the daycare has been operational for over 72 months.
• The aid is available for daycares recognized after September 1, 2021, and until the designated fund is exhausted by the MRC of L'Islet.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the responsible service provider's profile and the nature of the service being offered.

• The applicant must be a responsible service provider (RSG) starting a recognized family childcare service within the MRC de L’Islet.
• The service provider must obtain recognition from the coordinating office, CPE Les Coquins, confirming the start of a new family childcare service.
• The service must have been started after September 1, 2021.
• If operations cease within 36 months, the funding must be repaid in full. Partial repayment is required if operations cease before 72 months.

Who is eligible?

This grant is available for any recognized home childcare provider (RSG) starting a family childcare service within the MRC de L'Islet. The provider must have received recognition from the coordinating office, the CPE Les Coquins, to be eligible for the financial assistance.

Eligible expenses

The grant can be used to cover initial expenses related to setting up a home-based child care service.

• Training costs.
• Interior or exterior home renovations.
• Purchase of toys or furniture.
• Business start-up costs.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available specifically to individuals or entities starting a recognized family-based childcare service within a designated administrative region. The eligible geographical area is focused to foster local community development.

• Individuals starting a childcare service in the MRC de L’Islet region.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The grant amount is up to $4,000 and is non-repayable, contingent on the operation of the service for a designated period.
• If the service ceases before 36 months, the full amount must be repaid; if ceased before 72 months, $2,000 must be repaid.
• After 72 months of operation, the grant becomes entirely non-repayable.
• The funding measure is available for services started after September 1, 2021, until the dedicated funding is exhausted.
• The non-repayable nature of the grant is conditional on the service meeting specified operational timelines.