Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion Capital Grants - Vancouver - British Columbia - Canada

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Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion Capital Grants

Q: Who is eligible for the Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion Capital Grants program?

To be eligible for the Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion Capital Grants program, you must: Program is for non-profit operators only

Q: What expenses are eligible under Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion Capital Grants?

Creation of new licensed school-age childcare programs on public property or on sites owned or leased by public or non-profit organizations. Expansion of existing licensed school-age childcare programs. Establishment of new school-age childcare spaces by relicensing current programs in public schools or Park Board facilities.

Q: Where is the Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion Capital Grants available?

The Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion Capital Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Supports creation of new nonprofit licensed school-age childcare spaces

Grant and Funding

Overview

The Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion Capital Grants provide up to $2,500 per new space to support the creation of licensed, school-age childcare spaces operated by non-profit organizations in Vancouver. Eligible activities include establishing new programs, expanding existing ones, and relicensing current programs to increase accessible school-age care.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

Renovate your business/factory

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 2,500 $

Timeline

Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Location

Vancouver
British Columbia

Legal structures

Financial cooperative
Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution
Non-financial cooperative

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Indigenous Peoples
Persons with Disabilities
Other Racialized Persons
Youth (<40)
Women

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Primary and Secondary Education
Social Services
Children and Youth Organizations

Target groups

Children & youth
Low-income individuals / families

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Municipal

Activities funded

Creation of new licensed school-age childcare programs on public property or on sites owned or leased by public or non-profit organizations.
Expansion of existing licensed school-age childcare programs.
Establishment of new school-age childcare spaces by relicensing current programs in public schools or Park Board facilities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 1,880

Expansion of existing school-age childcare with 8 new seats

$ 2,100

Licensing of existing rec centre program for 12 official spaces

$ 2,400

Creation of 10 new licensed after-school childcare spaces

$ 2,400

Opening 12 licensed childcare spaces in non-profit church hall

$ 2,300

New after-school care using Park Board facility for 15 kids

$ 2,450

Renovation of underused library space for school-age childcare

Eligibility

The applicant must be a non-profit organization operating licensed school-age childcare programs.
The project must create, expand, or relicense new licensed school-age childcare spaces.
The spaces must be operated by a non-profit operator.
The project must be located on public property or on sites owned or leased by public or non-profit organizations.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations that operate licensed school-age childcare services
Organizations creating new school-age care programs on public or non-profit owned or leased property
Organizations expanding existing licensed school-age childcare programs
Organizations relicensing current school-age care programs in public schools or Park Board facilities

Who is not eligible

Organizations primarily focused on health care or education, excluding childcare or out-of-school care.
Organizations that exclude individuals based on religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, language, disability, or income.

Eligible expenses

Funding to support the creation of new licensed school-age childcare spaces operated by non-profit organizations.

Eligible geographic areas

City of Vancouver

How to apply

Review eligibility and program guide

Review the School-Age Care Expansion Grants information guide PDF to understand eligibility and priorities
Confirm your organization's eligibility and the category of your project (new, expansion, or relicensing)

Prepare supporting documents

Gather all necessary supporting documents as listed in the information guide
Ensure your documents are accurate and up to date

Fill out and assemble application

Complete the grant application in VanApply online system
Attach all required documents to the application form

Submit the application

Submit your complete application and supporting documents through VanApply
Ensure submission aligns with the preferred Council decision dates for review

Await decision from Council

Wait for your application to be reviewed by Council on the next available decision date
Monitor communications for updates about your application status

Additional information

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, subject to available funds.
Grant decisions are made by Council on specific dates; submitting by set deadlines aligns your application with upcoming Council meetings.
Additional details on program priorities and the application process are available in the provided information guide PDF.
Applicants are encouraged to use the VanApply platform for submission.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion Capital Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion 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.