Child Care Grant

View of children playing at a child care facilityThe Child Care Grant program provides funding to community organizations that provide licensed child care services and/or professional and program development opportunities in Richmond and advance the City’s child care priorities. Child care grants are funded through the City’s Child Care Reserves. The City’s ability to provide grants is subject to available funding and there may be years when the grant program(s) are not offered. 

Key dates

Grant intake opens on September 16, 2026. Organizations that received a 2026 City Grant must submit a Grant Use Report before applying for the 2027 grant cycle. To complete the report, 2026 grant recipients must log in to the previous City Grants Application System, open their 2026 application, and complete the Grant Use Report. The report must be completed before submitting a 2027 application in the new City Grants Application System.

Wednesday, September 9
2:00-4:00pm
Register online		 General Information Session
Online via Microsoft Teams
Tuesday, September 15
6:00-8:00pm
Register online		 General Information Session
In-person at Richmond Cultural Centre
(7700 Minoru Gate)
Wednesday, September 16 Application Intake opens
Tuesday, September 22
4:00-5:00pm
Register online		 Child Care Grant-Specific Information Session
Online via Microsoft Teams
Wednesday, October 14 Application intake closes

3 Ways to Register for the City-Wide and Grant-Specific Information Sessions

How to Apply

  • Visit the Richmond City Grants Application System to create an account, log in and submit your application.
  • Refer to the City Grants Online Application User Guide (coming soon) for additional information.

Resources

Quick Link

City Grants Program
Contact 
ChildCare@richmond.ca