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Source verified June 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Starlight Canada supports seriously ill children through programs inside and outside hospitals. The outside-hospital programs help create meaningful wishes and special moments for children and their families.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Wish-making programs for seriously ill children outside hospitals.
- Short day or evening experiences for children with serious illness.
- Large-scale escape or special experience wishes.
- Once-in-a-lifetime wishes for seriously ill children.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Families of seriously ill children.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Start the application
- Complete the Starlight family application form.
- Step 2: Health professional form
- Ask the child’s health professional to fill out the required form.
- Step 3: Submit your application
- Send both forms to Starlight Canada through the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Programs outside hospitals Program
What is the Programs outside hospitals?
Starlight Canada supports seriously ill children through programs inside and outside hospitals. The outside-hospital programs help create meaningful wishes and special moments for children and their families.
What expenses are eligible under Programs outside hospitals?
Wish-making programs for seriously ill children outside hospitals.
Short day or evening experiences for children with serious illness.
Large-scale escape or special experience wishes.
Once-in-a-lifetime wishes for seriously ill children.
Where is the Programs outside hospitals available?
The Programs outside hospitals program is available across Canada.
Is the Programs outside hospitals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Programs outside hospitals is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Programs outside hospitals?
Programs outside hospitals is funded by Starlight Canada