School-Age Care Expansion Projects Grant Program

Eligible school-age care expansion program categories

This grant supports new school-age childcare spaces across 3 categories.

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  Creating new programs

  This grant supports creating new programs on public property, or on sites owned or leased by public or non-profit organizations under these categories of care External website, opens in new tab:

  • Group child care — School-age (before and after school care)
  • School-age care on school grounds
  • Recreational care 
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  Expanding existing programs

  This grant supports the expansion of existing programs.

  It is available to organizations with an existing school-age care license.

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  Relicensing current programs 

  This grant supports new spaces created by relicensing current programs in public schools or Park Board facilities under either of these license categories External website, opens in new tab:

  • New school-age care on school grounds
  • Recreational care

Application guidelines

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  Key dates

  We are currently accepting applications on an ongoing basis until further notice, subject to available funds.

  Submit your complete application by September 6, 2024. This will allow your application to be brought to Council for a decision in November 2024.

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  How to apply

  Submit applications through VanApply.

  Review the 2024 School-Age Care Expansion Projects Grants information guide PDF file (296 KB) for eligibility criteria, program priorities, and application process.