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Childcare Program Stabilization Grants
Supports non-profit childcare centres facing financial hardship in Vancouver
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Childcare Program Stabilization Grants provide up to $10,000 in one-time emergency funding for non-profit licensed childcare organizations in Vancouver facing financial hardship. The grant supports the development of stable financial management systems and long-term financial planning to enhance organizational sustainability.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Vancouver
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
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
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- LGBTQ+ community
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Stabilizing the financial operations of non-profit licensed childcare centres experiencing financial hardship.
- Restructuring financial management systems to enhance organizational stability.
- Developing long-term financial planning strategies for sustained operation.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit licensed childcare organizations
- Registered non-profit societies
- Community service co-operatives
- Social enterprises wholly governed by a non-profit
- Registered charities
- First Nations Bands operating childcare centres
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies and organizations that are not non-profits, registered charities, First Nations Bands, or community service co-ops.
- Organizations that function as funding bodies or allocate grants to other groups or organizations.
- Businesses not delivering licensed childcare programs to Vancouver residents.
Eligible expenses
- Development and implementation of stable financial management systems.
- Preparation and creation of long-term financial management plans.
- Consulting or professional fees related to organizational financial stabilization.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Vancouver
Additional information
- The grant is a one-time emergency funding of up to $10,000 per organization.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the limited funds are exhausted.
- Social Policy staff will review applications and provide recommendations to Vancouver City Council for final decisions.
- Exceptions to certain criteria may be approved at the discretion of the Managing Director of Social Policy & Projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Childcare Program Stabilization Grants Program
What is the Childcare Program Stabilization Grants?
The Childcare Program Stabilization Grants provide up to $10,000 in one-time emergency funding for non-profit licensed childcare organizations in Vancouver facing financial hardship. The grant supports the development of stable financial management systems and long-term financial planning to enhance organizational sustainability.
How much funding can be received?
Childcare Program Stabilization Grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Childcare Program Stabilization Grants program?
To be eligible for the Childcare Program Stabilization Grants program, you must:
No eligibility for for-profit businesses; the grant is for non-profit, charitable organizations, co-ops or First Nations Bands only.
What expenses are eligible under Childcare Program Stabilization Grants?
Stabilizing the financial operations of non-profit licensed childcare centres experiencing financial hardship.
Restructuring financial management systems to enhance organizational stability.
Developing long-term financial planning strategies for sustained operation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Childcare Program Stabilization Grants?
You can contact City of Vancouver by email at karenquinn.fung@vancouver.ca.
Where is the Childcare Program Stabilization Grants available?
The Childcare Program Stabilization Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Childcare Program Stabilization Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Childcare Program Stabilization Grants is a Grant and Funding