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Childcare Program Stabilization Grants
Supports non-profit childcare centres facing financial hardship in Vancouver
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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.
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Assessment of the application in the context of the City’s approach to children and childcare.
- Recommendations provided by Social Policy staff for final decision by Vancouver City Council.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review Program Information
- Consult the 2025 Childcare Program Stabilization Grant information guide to understand objectives, eligible uses of funds, and assessment considerations.
- Step 2: Initial Contact
- Contact the City of Vancouver’s Social Policy and Projects staff (specifically Karen Quinn Fung at karenquinn.fung@vancouver.ca) to discuss your organization's financial situation and potential project details.
- Step 3: Discuss Eligibility and Project Fit
- Arrange a meeting or conversation with a City planner to determine if your organization and proposed project align with the grant’s criteria and objectives.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Follow instructions provided by Social Policy staff to submit your formal application. This may involve providing detailed descriptions of financial hardship, project plans, and supporting materials as requested.
- Step 5: Application Assessment and Notification
- City Social Policy staff will review your application in context of the City’s approach to children and childcare.
- Recommendations are made to Vancouver City Council for final funding decisions. You will be notified of the outcome.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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.