Early Years Centre Architectural Fee Reimbursement Grant

The Early Years Centre Architectural Fee Reimbursement Grant is a one-time only grant to support architectural fees related to creation of new licensed early learning and child care spaces within new or existing infrastructure where there is a demonstrated need and where growth would include new infant and/or toddler aged children.  Applications will be considered through a competitive intake process.

Applicants may apply for 80% of the project’s architecture fees up to a maximum of $80,000 of the eligible project.

Who is Eligible for the Grant?

Designated Early Years Centres and private contractors are eligible to apply for the Early Years Centre Architectural Fee Reimbursement Grant.

• Private contractors are eligible for costs related to construction of a child care centre, or the building architect fees directly related to the portion of the building assigned as a child care centre.

This grant is open to applicants who will, or who have incurred an architecture fee in the last 6 months that have not received funding from any other government department, including the Department of Education and Early Years, for the specific portion of the project related to creating new child care spaces.

What are the Requirements for the Grant?

• The applicant must NOT be approved for the PEI Early Years Centre Low Interest Loan Pilot Program.
• The applicant must have the authority to undertake the proposed project/building improvements.
• The project facility must be utilized for child care for at least 5 years.

Program may be subject to change at any time and not all applications meeting the minimum assistance criteria outlined will receive funding.

What do I need to Submit? 

Applicants must complete the application form and submit it to the Department of Education and Early Years.

For projects completed within the last 6 months, the applicant must also submit:

• A paid invoice
• Evidence that the expansion was used to create child care spaces (i.e. license modification request to the ELCC Board)
• Date that new spaces will become operational

Is there a Deadline to Apply?

This grant is continuous intake, meaning that the application window will remain open until the program funding is depleted.  

How do I Apply?

Completed forms may be dropped, mailed, emailed or faxed to:

Early Years Centre Architectural Fee Reimbursement Grant
c/o Yvette Winchester
Department of Education and Early Years
250 Water St., Suite 101.  Summerside, PEI C1N 1B6
Email: ymwinchester@gov.pe.ca
Fax: 902 438-4874

Who do I contact with questions or for additional support?

Contact the Manager of Grants Lisa Bernard at lcbernard@gov.pe.ca or by phone at 902-438-4843.