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Childcare Grants Program Funding Categories

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1. Childcare Enhancement Grant

Please note that the application deadline for the 2012 Childcare Enhancement Grant program is Friday, February 24, 2012.

Childcare Enhancement Grants may be used to:

• Assist programs which serve low and modest income families in reducing parent fees
• Strengthen coordinated administration through the community hub model
• Provide a food supplement program (e.g., hot lunch and breakfast)
• Enhance staff ratios to better serve high-need children

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

The following application materials are available for download.

Childcare Enhancement Grant Cover Letter to applicants	PDF
Childcare Enhancement Grant Application Form	MS Word
Childcare Enhancement Grant Budget Information and Client Profile	MS Excel
Childcare Enhancement Grant Meeting Schedule	MS Word
Childcare Enhancement Grant Information Sheet	PDF

Please Note: Application documents include both MS Word and MS Excel formats, which can be filled out electronically before printing. One copy of your applications must be submitted electronically to socialpolicygrants@vancouver.ca, and two copies with all attachments must be submitted by mail or in person.

>> View more information on how to apply for Childcare Enhancement Grants.

2. Program Stabilization 

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

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

Childcare Grants Information Sheet	PDF
Application Form - Program Stabilization Grant	WORD
Budget Form –Program Stabilization Grant	EXCEL

To apply, please submit a completed Application Form and Budget Form.
The next intake of applications will be fall 2012.

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3. Program Development

The Program Development Grant helps pay non-capital costs associated with starting a new program or expanding a current program. Eligible costs may include: assessing community needs, incorporating and licensing a centre, organizing the program, operating during start-up phase, etc.

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

Childcare Grants Information Sheet	PDF
Application Form- Program Development Grant	WORD
Budget Form – Program Development Grant	EXCEL

To apply, please submit a completed Application Form and Budget Form. The next intake of applications will be fall 2012.

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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4. 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.

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

Childcare Grants Information Sheet	PDF
Application Form – Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grant	WORD

To apply, please submit a completed Application Form. The next intake of applications will be fall 2012.

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:

• 2010 Civic Childcare Grants - Allocation 3 of 3 (PDF)
• 2009 Civic Childcare Grants - Allocation 3 of 3 (PDF)
• 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)

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