Child Care Grant Program
The City of Richmond annually accepts and reviews online grant applications for Child Care Capital Grants and Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants. These grants help to support:
- facilities
- spaces
- programming
- equipment and furnishings
- professional and program development support
Getting Started
Review the Program Guidelines (links below) before beginning the application process to ensure that the goals and objectives, eligibility criteria, assessment considerations, and review process of the Grant Program being applied for are understood.
The Grant Applicant User Guide listed below provides a step-by-step guide through the City Grants Web-based System. To begin the application process, access the web-based City Grants Application System by clicking on the link below. Firefox and Google Chrome are recommended browsers.
Applicants who received a previous City Grant will need to submit a final report by opening the previous application and completing the Grant Use/Final report section. This must be submitted prior to beginning a new application.
The Child Care Capital Grant Program typically opens in late summer or early fall of each year. Check back for the dates of the next intake.
Information Session
An information session will be held in Fall 2022 to provide information about the 2023 Grant process. All applicants are encouraged to attend this one hour event.
Grant Program Guidelines
Licensed Capacity Sample Form
Project Budget Sample Form
Project Timeline Sample Form
Grant Application User Guide
For questions, contact:
Chris Duggan
Program Manager, Child Care and Youth
Community Social Development
604-204-8621