Non-Discretionary Funding
Licensed Child Care
Service Providers can receive support for one-time non-discretionary and unexpected Eligible Costs that exceed their program cost allocations (e.g. emergency capital repairs to minor assets).
To ensure a fair, consistent and transparent approach, Service Providers must complete the One-Time Non-Discretionary Funding application as needed at the site (centre-based) and Agency (home child care) level. The application must be fully complete, in the prescribed format, and include supporting documentation for consideration.
DNSSAB will consider applications throughout the year.
Click on the link below to view the One-Time Non-Discretionary Funding Guidelines for Licensed Child Care Service Providers Serving Children from 6 to 12 years of age.
ELIGIBILITY AND FUNDING
Service Providers enrolled in the CWELCC System or those exclusively serving children from 6 to 12 years, can apply for One-Time Non-Discretionary Funding to address non-discretionary cost pressures beyond their control, where other funding is not available within the agency’s budget or reserves.
Service Providers enrolled in the CWELCC System can find additional information by referring to the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System Guidelines for Licensed Child Care Providers Enrolled in the CWELCC System.
Note: In both cases, One-time Non-Discretionary Funding application approvals are subject to DNSSAB’s Children’s Services budget availability.
QUOTATIONS
It is important to note that when completing the application process, the Service Provider will be required to solicit and submit the minimum number of quotes as described in the chart below:
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Quotation Requirements for Purchase of Goods and Services |
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$0 – $24,999 |
1 written quote detailing purchase and/or scope of work to be completed |
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$25,000 - $49,999 |
2 written quotes detailing purchase and/or scope of work to be completed |
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$50,000 + |
3 written quotes detailing purchase and/or scope of work to be completed |
In addition to meeting DNSSAB’s requirement for quotes as listed above, the Service Provider must also follow the agency’s procurement policy and process.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The One-Time Non-Discretionary Funding application may be requested by emailing DNSSAB at csfundingrequest@dnssab.ca.
PROCESSING APPLICATIONS
Unless there is outstanding information, DNSSAB will review and process the Service Provider’s application within 30 business days of the application date in accordance to established budget, priorities, Policies and Guidelines.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE
Any application does not guarantee a Funding allocation for projects proposed, in progress or complete.
Any financial or contractual agreement the Service Provider undertakes is at their own risk and DNSSAB takes no responsibility for any financial investments the Service Provider makes prior to entering into a contractual agreement.
Unless approval for a Funding deferral has been approved, all Funding allocations must be expended by December 31st.
REPORTING AND RECONCILIATION REQUIREMENTS
Service Providers in receipt of Funding will be required to reconcile the Funding allocation with actual expenditures, in the prescribed format by DNSSAB.
As part of the reconciliation process, the Service Provider will be required to submit invoices and a copy of the cancelled cheque or proof of payment to DNSSAB. Any adjustments and recoveries of Funding will be determined through the reconciliation process.
Any unused or misused funds shall be recovered by DNSSAB.
APPEAL FORM
Licensed child care providers wanting to bring forward issues regarding One-Time Non-Discretionary Funding decisions can complete the Service Provider Appeal Form below.
QUESTIONS
Questions about this application process should be addressed to:
District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board
Attention: Children’s Services Department, Finance and Data Coordination Team
Email: csfundingrequest@dnssab.ca