Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants
Last Update: September 2, 2025
Vancouver, BC
Funds infrastructure improvements for licensed childcare facilities in Vancouver
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $25,000
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Closing Soon
Overview
The Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants provide up to $25,000 to support infrastructure improvements for licensed childcare facilities in Vancouver. Eligible projects include health and safety upgrades, climate adaptation measures, accessibility improvements, service expansions, and planning or feasibility studies.
Financing terms and conditions
- Grants of up to $25,000 are available for small childcare infrastructure improvement projects.
- Grants of up to $100,000 may be available for climate resilient retrofit upgrades; cost-sharing is encouraged but not required.
Activities funded
- Upgrading existing childcare facilities to improve health and safety standards.
- Implementing climate adaptation measures in childcare centers to address extreme heat and poor air quality.
- Enhancing accessibility within childcare infrastructure.
- Expanding or improving the range of services delivered by licensed childcare facilities.
- Conducting planning or feasibility studies related to childcare infrastructure improvements.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 23,000
Installing improved HVAC and air filtration in childcare centre
$ 21,000
Perform playground safety upgrades including shock-absorbing surfaces
$ 21,700
Comprehensive fire safety system upgrade for licensed childcare centre
$ 20,000
Expand infant room for additional licensed childcare spaces
$ 22,250
Upgrade flooring and washroom accessibility for children with disabilities
$ 17,500
Feasibility study for a new shared childcare kitchen facility
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a Vancouver-based non-profit organization with a valid childcare license.
- The project must focus on improving licensed childcare facilities that serve Vancouver residents.
- The funding can be used for activities such as health and safety upgrades, climate change adaptation, accessibility improvements, service expansion, or planning and feasibility studies.
Who is eligible?
- Vancouver-based non-profit organizations with valid childcare licenses
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not based in Vancouver.
- Companies without a valid childcare license.
- For-profit businesses (grant is for non-profit organizations only).
Eligible expenses
- Health and safety upgrades for licensed childcare facilities
- Climate change adaptation upgrades, including projects to address extreme heat and poor air quality
- Accessibility improvements
- Expenses related to improving or expanding services within childcare facilities
- Costs for planning or feasibility studies related to infrastructure improvement
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver-based organizations
How to apply
1
Consult the program information guide
- Review the Social Policy - Childcare Capital Grants information guide for eligibility criteria, program priorities, and application requirements
2
Confirm organizational and project eligibility
- Verify that your organization is a Vancouver-based non-profit with a valid childcare license
- Ensure the project aligns with eligible activities such as infrastructure upgrades, health and safety, climate adaptation, accessibility, expansion, or studies
3
Gather documents and complete application form
- Prepare all supporting documents as outlined in the program guide
- Download and complete the appropriate application form if required
4
Submit application through VanApply
- Submit your completed application and supporting documents via the VanApply platform
- Ensure submission before key deadlines for Council decisions: November 12, 2024; April 15, 2025; September 6, 2025
5
Await results from Council review
- Wait for review and decision from the Council on your submitted application
Additional information
- Exemptions for resilient retrofit projects allow for grants of up to $100,000, with cost-sharing encouraged but not required.
- Applications can be submitted year-round as long as funds are available.
- Applicants wishing to have their project brought before Council must submit by specified deadlines.
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