Home-based Operating Funding
Overview
Home-based Operating Funding provides licensed family day homes with funding for day-to-day operating costs, such as groceries, toys, car seats, cribs, and cleaning supplies.
Available Funding
This funding is calculated based on the number of children enrolled in the program, including the program operator’s own children.
| Space Type | Zone A | Zones B, C, D |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $8,615.75/year | $11,965.06/year |
| Preschool | $3,414.97/year | $4,774.21/year |
| Out-of-school | $1,137.52/year | $1,207.41/year |
| Special Needs Rate | $8,615.75/year | $11,965.06/year |
Zone A: Behchokǫ̀, Dettah, Enterprise, Fort Liard, Fort Smith, Hay River, Kátł’odeeche, Ndilǫ, Yellowknife
Zone B, C, D: Aklavik, Colville Lake, Délı̨nę, Fort Good Hope, Fort McPherson, Fort Providence, Fort Resolution, Fort Simpson, Gamètı̀, Inuvik, Jean Marie River, Kakisa, Łutselk’e, Nahanni Butte, Norman Wells, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, Sambaa K’e, Tulita, Tsiigehtchic, Tuktoyaktuk, Ulukhaktok, Wekweètı̀, Whatı̀, Wrigley
Special needs rates
Licensed family day homes can access a special needs rate to offset costs for children who require enhanced or individual assistance to participate in early learning safely and fully. Allergy or dietary restrictions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This rate is provided for the duration of the time that the child is enrolled in your program. If the child leaves, you will no longer receive the special needs rate for that child.
Out-of-school care
Licensed family day homes that provide out-of-school care or drop-in care for children who are enrolled in school (3 years 8 months to 11 years of age) receive funding based on the number of school-aged children enrolled in the program.
Deadline
There is no deadline for this funding.
Eligibility
- Licensed family day homes
How to apply
Licensed family day homes automatically receive this funding. They do not need to apply as eligible funding amounts are calculated based on annual reporting or during licensing.