Grants

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Grant program

CLICK awards small grants (typically a few hundred to a few thousand dollars) to grassroots programs in Vancouver. Learn about eligibility, what you'll need to apply, and more.

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Eligibility check

Could your program qualify?

Eligibility self-check

Question 1 of 5

Is your organization a registered charity in Canada?

We require Canada Revenue Agency charity registration — or prior CLICK authorization to apply if you don't have one yet.

Full requirements

What we look for in applicants and programs.

CLICK considers grant applications only when both the organization and the program meet the following requirements.

Organization

Requirements of the applicant organization

Both must be true of the organization applying for the grant.

  • Registered charity, or prior CLICK authorizationThe organization must be registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as a charity and provide proof of registration. Or, the organization must have contacted CLICK to discuss eligibility and received prior authorization to apply.
  • Runs the program directlyThe organization must provide the program directly. Bringing in external contributors to lead activities is fine, but the organization itself must operate the program.
Program

Requirements of the program itself

Both must be true of the program receiving the grant.

  • Benefits children and youth in povertyThe program must operate exclusively in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and must benefit children and youth under 19 years, living in poverty.
  • Addresses one or more barriers to successThe program must address at least one of these barriers for inner-city kids:
    AccessFunding helps remove fees, equipment, or transportation costs that block participation.
    SkillsBuilds skills in arts, sports, leadership, health, literacy, or similar areas.
    SafetyProvides a safe environment, like an after-school program or safe haven.
Grant cycles

Two cycles each year.

Applications are accepted year-round. Each application is reviewed in whichever cycle follows its submission — awards are typically issued within sixty days of that cycle's cut-off.

Spring cycle

Applications received by

March 31
Fall cycle

Applications received by

October 31
What you'll need

A look at the application.

Gather these details before you start. The application asks about the applicant organization, the program, and the grant request.

1

School

4 fields
  1. School name
  2. School websiteOptional
  3. School address
  4. Whether CLICK has previously granted to the school
2

Program

12 fields
  1. Program name
  2. Program websiteOptional
  3. Description of the program
  4. Program start and end dates
  5. How the program furthers CLICK's objectives
  6. How you measure program success
  7. Number of children and youth participating
  8. Hours of programming per participant
  9. Annual revenue (most recent fiscal year)
  10. Annual expenses (most recent fiscal year)
  11. Other funding applied for or secured
  12. Whether CLICK has previously granted to the program
3

Grant

3 fields + 1 optional
  1. Grant amount requested
  2. How the grant funds will be used
  3. Date funds are required
  4. Party to whom funds are payableOptional
Terms & conditions

If your grant is awarded.

CLICK grants come with a few clear obligations. Tap each item to expand.

The organization must use awarded grant funds exclusively for expenses of the program, not for staff salaries or general overhead expenses (rent, utilities, etc.) of the organization.

Grant funds may be applied to expenses such as supplies, food, transportation, and instructional costs, provided they relate directly to the program.

Privacy first

Tips for photographing children & youth.

Preserving the privacy of the kids in your program is essential. Three approaches keep faces unidentifiable while still showing the program in action.

Children walking together along a garden path, photographed from a distanceExample photo
Tip 01
Shoot from afar

Photograph groups of children or youth from a distance to minimize detail in faces.

Children riding tricycles outdoors, photographed from behindExample photo
Tip 02
Face away from camera

Photograph kids from behind, focused on hands, the activity, or the setting.

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Tip 03
Crop out heads & faces

Shoot up close on hands, equipment, or activity, excluding heads and faces.

Always get parental consent. Before taking any photos, get parental consent. The privacy guidelines above are an additional safeguard, not a substitute.

Ready to apply?

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