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ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund

Last updated on April 4, 2024

The ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund provides funding to create new licensed child care, helping families access, affordable, quality, and inclusive child care as a core service they can depend on, while strengthening communities throughout British Columbia.

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New Spaces Fund Program update

  • The most recent intake for the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund closed on February 9, 2024
  • The response to the 2023-24 New Spaces Fund opportunity has been very positive, with an unprecedented volume of applications received
  • The team is diligently reviewing applications received to ensure fair and thorough assessment. Funding decisions are made based on program priorities and funding availability
  • These applications will take some time to process, and applicants will be notified directly as decisions are made
  • The next program intake is expected to open in spring 2024
  • Please continue to monitor this web page for updates on the next intake, including guidelines and modifications to the program for the 2024-25 intake

School District Child Care Capital Planning

  • School districts can start preparing capital plans for child care using the expanded Capital Asset Planning System on April 8, 2024
    • Submissions for 2024-25 will be accepted until May 15, 2024
    • Refer to the Capital Plan Instructions for information on 2025-26 submission timelines
  • This year, school districts will use the Capital Asset Planning System to request funding for child care projects on school grounds in addition to education capital funding
  • To help ensure fair and equitable access to capital funding, school district requests will be considered at the same time as other applications to the New Spaces Fund
  • The ministry will review requests, select projects, and notify school districts if they have been selected to move forward. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified
  • For more information, refer to the 2024-25 Capital Plan Instructions, which will be updated and posted to the Capital Planning web page the week of April 2, 2024

School districts with questions about the process or capital concept development can contact their Regional Director and Planning Officer team. School districts with questions about child care operational planning and programming can contact the Child Care Development Support team at ccdevsupport@gov.bc.ca. 

 

Contact information

Office:

  • 1-888-338-6622 (option 5) – toll free
  • 250-356-6501 – in Greater Victoria

Mailing:

  • PO Box 9788 Stn Prov Govt,
  • Victoria BC V8W 9S5

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