Apply for Funding
Is my organization eligible for a grant from CLICK?
- Your organization must operate in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Your organization must be registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as a charity.
- Your organization must directly provide the programming or activities for which a grant is being sought. If your organization is an umbrella organization and the programming or activities will be provided by a different organization, that different organization must apply directly to CLICK.
- The programming or activities for which the grant is being sought must benefit children or youth with barriers to success. In addition, the programming or activities must further one or more of the following objectives.
- Access: The requested funding will contribute to the program or activity being available to and accessible by children or youth. Barriers to access include fees, equipment costs, transportation or other expenses or requirements.
- Skills: The program or activity offers an opportunity for children or youth to gain skills in areas such as arts, sports, leadership, health, literacy, etc.
- Safety: The program or activity offers a safe environment for children or youth. For example, after school programs are safe havens.
- Your organization must use the grant funds exclusively for program or activity costs and not for regular staff salaries or general overhead expenses such as utilities or rent. Grant funds may typically be applied of expenses such as supplies, food, transportation and instructional costs, provided they directly relate to the program or activity provided.
How large are CLICK grants?
Grants typically range from $500 to $3,000, based on demonstrated need.
When does CLICK offer grants?
CLICK has two grant cycles each year.
Spring Cycle: Completed applications must be submitted no later than March 30th.
Fall Cycle: Completed applications must be submitted no later than October 31st.
If an application is successful, funds are disbursed as and when determined by CLICK.
How do I apply for a CLICK grant?
You may apply by completing the application form at the bottom of this page.
What happens after submitting my application?
All applicants will be notified as to the status of their application after review by CLICK.
Successful applicants will receive a cheque for the grant as well as a Final Report form which is to be completed and returned to us within 3 months of completion of the activity or program.
We ask that you return the Final Report form along with photographs, reports, or short anecdotes/comments from participants about the activity or program that capture the value of the experience for the children or youth. This is a requirement from CLICK.
What if I have questions?
Please contact us at contact@clicktokids.ca or 604-713-8273.
Why does CLICK need a Final Report?
Why does CLICK need a Final Report?
We use this report to communicate to donors and other supporters how crucial programs such as yours are to inner city children and youth and to create awareness of the importance of supporting organizations like CLICK who can, in turn, support critical programs and services. We may use this information on our social medial, in our newsletters or at our events.
Application Form
Upon completion of the form, you will receive a confirmation message along with an email to confirm the application was received.