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Funding Categories

A. Grants Available for Non-Profit, Licensed Childcare Services

1. Childcare Enhancement Grant
   Please note the earlier deadline for 2009 Enhancement Grant applications.
2. Program Stabilization Grant
3. Program Development Grant

B. Grants Available for Non-Profit Organizations Involved in City-Wide Childcare Issues

1. Research, Policy Development and Innovation Grant

Past Council Reports for Program Stabilization, Program Development, and Research, Policy Development & Innovation Grants:

Examples of past grant recipients and projects can be found in the Council Reports on the Social Planning website:

• 2008 Civic Childcare Grants - Allocation 3 of 3 (PDF)
• 2007 Civic Childcare Grants - Allocation 3 of 3 (PDF)
• 2006 Civic Childcare Grants - Allocation 3 of 3 (PDF)
• 2005 Civic Childcare Grants - Allocation 3 of 3 (PDF)

A. Grants Available for Non-Profit, Licensed Childcare Services

1. Childcare Enhancement Grant

Please note that the deadline for the 2009 grant program is March 27, 2009 at 4:30 pm.

Childcare Enhancement Grants may be used to:

• Keep parent fees below the city-wide average
• Enhance staff ratios to better serve high-need children
• Assist programs which serve low and modest income families in maintaining lower than average fees
• Strengthen coordinated administration through the community hub model
• Develop and implement a quality improvement plan
• Provide a food supplement program (e.g. hot lunch and breakfast).

The maximum grant available is $27,000 per eligible program (maximum 3 programs per organization).

The following application materials are available for download.

Cover Letter to applicants	PDF	MS Word
2009 Childcare Enhancement Grant Application Form	PDF	MS Word
2009 Childcare Enhancement Grant Information Sheet	PDF	MS Word
2009 Childcare Enhancement Grant Interview Schedule	PDF	MS Word

Please Note:Application documents are available in both PDF and MS Word formats. PDF version of applications can be printed and filled out by hand. Word version can be filled out electronically before printing. Applications must be submitted by mail or in person; email applications will not be accepted.

>> View more information on how to apply.

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2. Program Stabilization 

The Program Stabilization Grant helps a non-profit centre stabilize their financial situation, restructure their financial systems, and conduct long term financial planning.

One time emergency grants of up to $5,000 for non-profit centres in financial crisis.

Program Stabilization and Program Development Grants 2009 Information Sheet

PDF

Word

>> To receive an application form, you must submit a letter of intent to the Social Planning Department by September 18, 2009. Contact and application information ›››

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3. Program Development

The Program Development Grant helps pay non-capital costs to assess community needs, incorporate and license a centre, organize the program, and operate during start-up phase.

Grants of up to $5,000 to cover the costs of opening a new facility or expanding existing services.

Program Stabilization and Program Development Grants 2009 Infomation Sheet

PDF

Word

>> To receive an application form, you must submit a letter of intent to the Social Planning Department by September 18 , 2009. Contact and application information ›››

Eligible organizations applying under Section A categories must be:

• Non-profit societies in good standing
• Offering licensed childcare services in the City of Vancouver
• Serving Vancouver residents
• Open to all people regardless of race, religion or ethnic background
• Involving parents and staff in the decision-making about the childcare program

Priority is given to:

• Centres providing full-day and out-of-school care in high need, under-served areas of the city.

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B. Grants Available for Non-Profit Organizations Involved in City-Wide Childcare Issues

1. Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grant

Research, Policy Development and Innovation Grants support research and other projects whose aim is to develop and improve childcare services in the city and address key issues designated by Council.

>> Please submit a letter of intent by September 18, 2009. Contact and application information ›››

The eligible organization applying under section B categories must be:

• A non-profit society in good-standing
• Located in the City of Vancouver
• Working collaboratively with other organizations and levels of government to enhance childcare in Vancouver

Research, Policy Development and Innovation Grant

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Word

 

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