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Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants program provides limited, one-time funding—with no fixed maximum amount—for non-profit organizations, charities, and select partners to undertake projects that improve childcare practices or address key issues in early learning and care in Vancouver. Eligible activities include research, policy development, and innovative initiatives that advance the accessibility, quality, and affordability of childcare services for Vancouver residents.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research projects aimed at improving childcare practices in Vancouver.
- Initiatives focused on developing or informing childcare-related policies.
- Innovative projects that address key issues in early learning and care.
- Projects supporting the development of a universal, accessible, and affordable childcare system.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit societies
- Community service co-operatives
- Social enterprises wholly governed by a non-profit
- Registered charities
- First Nations Bands
- Educational institutions partnering with a Vancouver-based non-profit organization
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies that are not wholly governed by a non-profit organization.
- Organizations acting as funding bodies or making grants to other groups.
- Businesses or organizations unable to deliver projects within Vancouver to Vancouver residents.
- Organizations not in compliance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms or the British Columbia Human Rights Code.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations delivering projects in Vancouver for Vancouver residents.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the City of Vancouver’s strategy and early actions for childcare.
- Potential to improve childcare practice or address key issues in early learning and care.
- Demonstrated functional capacity and sufficient financial resources to complete the proposed project.
- Project delivery in Vancouver, with direct impact on Vancouver residents.
- Compliance with relevant legal and human rights frameworks.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the Social Planner
- Email Karen Quinn Fung at karenquinn.fung@vancouver.ca to discuss your project and confirm eligibility.
- Step 2: Receive Invitation to Apply
- If your project is selected to proceed, you will be invited to apply and provided with a custom access code for the City’s online grants management system.
- Step 3: Prepare Application Materials
- Gather project details, including description, intended partners, timelines, anticipated outcomes, and a detailed project budget formatted for upload.
- Step 4: Complete Online Application
- Log into the City’s online grants management system using the provided code.
- Fill out the short online application form with all required information.
- Upload your detailed project budget as required.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Submit your completed application online through the grants management system before the indicated deadline.
Additional information
- There is no fixed maximum grant amount, as allocations depend on available funds.
- Applications are assessed in the context of the City of Vancouver’s childcare strategy and priorities.
- This grant operates by invitation only; applicants must be invited to proceed with their application.
- Updates on program deadlines and details are posted on the City’s website.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants Program
What is the Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants?
The Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants program provides limited, one-time funding—with no fixed maximum amount—for non-profit organizations, charities, and select partners to undertake projects that improve childcare practices or address key issues in early learning and care in Vancouver. Eligible activities include research, policy development, and innovative initiatives that advance the accessibility, quality, and affordability of childcare services for Vancouver residents.
Who is eligible for the Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants program?
To be eligible for the Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants program, you must:
For-profit businesses are not eligible unless wholly governed as a social enterprise by a non-profit.
Projects must be delivered in Vancouver for Vancouver residents.
Applicants must demonstrate capacity and sufficient financial resources to complete the project.
What expenses are eligible under Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants?
Research projects aimed at improving childcare practices in Vancouver.
Initiatives focused on developing or informing childcare-related policies.
Innovative projects that address key issues in early learning and care.
Projects supporting the development of a universal, accessible, and affordable childcare system.
Where is the Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants available?
The Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants?
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants is funded by City of Vancouver