Childcare Enhancement Grant program
The Civic Childcare Enhancement Grant program is for non-profit licensed, group child care, preschool, school-aged care and occasional child care programs that serve primarily high need families.
Grants are intended to support the quality and affordability of licensed programs to ensure access to those families most in need of the support. Funds are to be used for program enhancement and not for capital expenditures.
| Current status | Closed |
| Open for 2020 applications | September 3, 2019 |
| Application deadline | October 25, 2019 |
Eligibility
Detailed eligibility criteria can be found on the information sheet. Priority is given to organizations that provide full-day and out-of-school care in high-need, under-served areas of the city.
Download our information sheet PDF file (209 KB)
How to apply
Application documents will be available on September 3, 2019.
Past recipients
Did your program receive a 2019 Childcare Enhancement Grant? If so, we'll email instructions and a 2020 application package to you the week of September 3 to 6. Ensure we are aware of any contact or email address changes by emailing socialpolicygrants@vancouver.ca.
New applicants
Did you launch a new licensed childcare program in the last 12 months - after the deadline for the 2019 Enhancement Grants? Or, do you have a longer standing childcare program that you believe may qualify for an enhancement grant? If so, review the eligibility criteria and other program information in the information sheet linked above.
If, after reviewing the information sheet, you believe your organization may qualify, contact Eric Kowalski, Social Planner, at eric.kowalski@vancouver.ca, 604-871-6780 well before the October 25th, 2019.
