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Cops for Kids Grant Program
Funding for children’s medical crisis needs
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for families facing a child's medical crisis in South-Eastern British Columbia. It supports needs such as medical travel, medication, mobility aids, and therapies, with up to one year of approved funding and two years for medical travel assistance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Funding for a child’s medical crisis needs
- Support for treatment-related travel and care expenses
- Assistance with mobility aids and therapies
Documents Needed
- Recent photo of the child
- Proof of address
- Appointment confirmation, if applicable
- Two estimates for major equipment
- Supporting information requested by the form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Families applying for a child in need of care
- Parents and caregivers
- Social workers and healthcare professionals assisting a family
- Family members or other helpers submitting on behalf of a family
- Ministry of Family & Children Services staff and RCMP officers working with a family
Who is not eligible
- Families outside South-Eastern British Columbia
- Applicants seeking support for children not in the service area
- Applicants who cannot provide the required application information
Eligible expenses
- Medical travel costs
- Medication and formula
- Primary mobility aids
- Therapies and recreational mobility equipment
- Other child-related medical needs approved through the application
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Requests for children outside South-Eastern British Columbia
- Funding requests without the required supporting information
- Major equipment requests without two estimates
Eligible geographic areas
- South-Eastern British Columbia, Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by the grants committee.
- Some requests are approved within a few days, while others take 8 to 10 weeks.
- Applicants receive a response by email, including via the grants coordinator.
- Approved funds must be used for the stated purpose or returned.
- Applicants must agree to the foundation’s terms before submission.
Additional information
- Applicants must agree to the foundation contacting other professionals if needed.
- Approved funding is valid for one year, except medical travel assistance.
- Major equipment requests require two estimates.
- Full financial disclosure may be requested.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cops for Kids Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cops for Kids Grant Program. 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 Cops for Kids Grant Program?
This program provides funding for families facing a child's medical crisis in South-Eastern British Columbia. It supports needs such as medical travel, medication, mobility aids, and therapies, with up to one year of approved funding and two years for medical travel assistance.
Who is eligible for the Cops for Kids Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Cops for Kids Grant Program program, you must:
Child lives in South-Eastern British Columbia.
Request is for a child in medical crisis.
Application and required documents are complete.
What expenses are eligible under Cops for Kids Grant Program?
Funding for a child’s medical crisis needs
Support for treatment-related travel and care expenses
Assistance with mobility aids and therapies
Who can I contact for more information about the Cops for Kids Grant Program?
You can contact Cops for Kids Charitable Foundation by email at info@copsforkids.org or by phone at 250-801-4438.
Where is the Cops for Kids Grant Program available?
The Cops for Kids Grant Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Cops for Kids Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cops for Kids Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Cops for Kids Grant Program?
Cops for Kids Grant Program is funded by Cops for Kids Charitable Foundation