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Childcare Program Stabilization Grants

Is your non-profit childcare organization facing a financial crisis that might jeopardize the continuity of your service?

If so, you may qualify for funding from the City of Vancouver. These one-time-only grants are provided in emergency situations only.

Conditions apply, so see below for more information.

Current status Closed
Application deadline September 29, 2017

Eligibility criteria

Non-profit societies that offer licensed childcare in the City of Vancouver can apply if:

  • They serve Vancouver residents.
  • They serve people of all religions, special needs, ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientations.
  • Parents and staff are involved in decision-making about the childcare program.

Priority is given to organizations that provide full-day and out-of-school care in high-need, under-served areas of the city.

Grants cannot be used to pay down debt.

How to apply (for reference only)

  1. Read the information sheet Word document (80 KB).

    The information sheet describes this and other City of Vancouver childcare grants, including:

    • Eligibility
    • Funding
    • Decision-making
    • Application process
  2. Download and complete these documents:
  3. Email your completed application and attachments to socialpolicygrants@vancouver.ca.
    • Signatures are not needed on this version.
  4. Mail or deliver in person:
    • Two printed and signed copies of your application
    • All required attachments
    to:
    • Eric Kowalski, Social Planner
      Social Policy & Projects Division
      Woodward's Heritage Building
      501 - 111 West Hastings Street
      Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4

Contact a planner

Eric Kowalski
Social Planner

Location and mailing address
Social Policy & Projects Division
Woodward's Heritage Building
501 - 111 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4

Phone: 604-871-6780

socialpolicygrants
@vancouver.ca

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