Child Care Grant

The 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

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

• Online through your MyRichmond Account
• Registration Call Centre: 604-276-4300, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm (excluding statutory holidays)
• In-person at any community facility, including Recreation Facilities, Nature Park, Arts, Culture and Heritage facilities.
  

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

• Child Care Grant Program Guidelines
• Applicant Worksheets (coming soon)
• Required Documents Checklist
• Proposed Budget Form
• Licensed Capacity and Current Enrolment by Program Form
• Declaration Form
• City Grants Online Application User Guide (coming soon)

Quick Link

Contact 
ChildCare@richmond.ca