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Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants - Vancouver - British Columbia - Canada
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Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants

Funds infrastructure improvements for licensed childcare facilities in Vancouver
City of Vancouver
Last Update: April 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 24, 2026
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 24, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
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.

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

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

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

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

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