Programme de subventions de fonctionnement ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Licensed child care providers (garderies) - Child care facility operators - Non-profit child care organizations - Private child care enterprises with proper licensing - Facilities operating in Quebec (program appears Quebec-specific based on French language and context) - Facilities meeting provincial regulatory standards and compliance requirements ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Operating subsidy (variable amount) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant/subsidy - Primary Benefit: Reduction in daily rates charged to families - Funding Structure: Variable subsidy to offset operational costs - Matching Requirements: Not specified in available description - Amount: Determined based on individual facility operational needs and provincial allocation ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Personnel/staff payroll costs - Facility operational expenses - General overhead costs - Activities and programming materials - Other eligible child care operational expenses related to reducing daily parent fees ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Facility must maintain valid child care license - Must comply with provincial child care regulations and standards - Grant must be used to reduce daily rates for families - Requires ongoing reporting and accounting of subsidy usage - Facility must maintain operational eligibility throughout funding period - Non-compliance with regulations may result in subsidy suspension or termination - Funds are contingent on demonstrated need and provincial budget allocation