How do I apply for Child Care Operating Funding?

You can apply online through the official program website. Visit the application portal to submit your application.

What industries are eligible for Child Care Operating Funding?

Eligible industries include: child care.

Who administers Child Care Operating Funding?

This program is administered by Government of British Columbia.

Are there similar programs to Child Care Operating Funding?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Regional & Community Development category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

Child Care Operating Funding

Government of British Columbia

🏘️ Regional & Community Development🏪 Small Business❤️ Nonprofit🤝 Service-Based🗺️ Provincial

Financial support for BC family and group child-care providers

Funding

Up to $900

Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Status

Rolling Intake

What Is This Program?

You could get payments to help with the day-to-day costs of running your facility. Rates are dependent on your licence and service type (group, family, in-home multi-age or multi-age) and the number of children in your care.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Provides financial assistance to licensed child care facilities to help with day-to-day operating costs (Base Funding). It also supports reducing monthly child care fees for families by up to $900 per child (CCFRI) and offers a wage enhancement of up to $6 per hour for eligible Early Childhood Educators (ECE-WE). Program contact centre provides support.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small

Industries: child care

Region: British Columbia

Other Criteria: Licensed Family and Group child care providers, Valid Community Care and Assisted Living Act Facility Licence (excluding occasional child care, child minding, residential care, recreational care), Open and currently providing child care, In good standing with the Ministry of Education and Child Care and BC Registries and Online Services, Agree to provide services to families receiving the Affordable Child Care Benefit, Make reasonable effort to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for all children, including children with extra support needs, Complete the annual Provider Profile Survey, Enrollment in Base Funding is required to participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement (ECE-WE), For CCFRI: Must be approved for Base Funding and offer eligible care categories (e.g., infant/toddler, 3yrs to kindergarten, Grade 1-12, licensed preschool), For ECE-WE: Must receive Base Funding and opt-in to CCFRI, and employ eligible Early Childhood Educators