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Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants
Funds infrastructure improvements for licensed childcare facilities in Vancouver
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
August 28, 2026
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Vancouver-based non-profit organizations with valid childcare licenses
See full eligibility
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Vancouver
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Official resources
Eligibility
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
- Step 1: Review Guidelines
- Consult the Social Policy - Childcare Capital Grants information guide for detailed information on eligibility, program priorities, and the application process.
- Step 2: Prepare Application Materials
- Complete the official application form for the grant.
- Gather all supporting documents required for your submission.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Submit your complete application through the VanApply platform.
- Ensure all documents are uploaded and your application is finalized before submission.
- Step 4: Key Submission Dates
- Applications can be submitted throughout the year, subject to available funds.
- For consideration at scheduled Council meetings, submit your application by one of the following deadlines: November 12, 2024 (for March 2025 decision), April 15, 2025 (for July 2025 decision), or September 6, 2025 (for November 2025 decision).
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants Program
What is the Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants program?
To be eligible for the Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants program, you must:
Available to Vancouver-based non-profit organizations with valid childcare licenses
What expenses are eligible under Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants?
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.
Where is the Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants available?
The Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants?
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants is funded by City of Vancouver