Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch
Gaming Information and Services

 Know your limit, play within it.

Playground Grants - for school playground enhancements

Overview - Playground Grants

Playground Grants - overview
Eligibility Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) of elementary and middle schools in B.C.

Service clubs on behalf of students in a school with no PAC or in partnership with a school PAC.

Details provided in Playground Grant - Guidelines pdf file - Acrobat Reader required.
Grant Amount Based on the projected cost of the playground, the Branch will provide funds up to $20,000.
Application
  • One application per organization.
  • Submit application online.
Application Period Sep 15 - Nov 30
Processing Fee None
Processing Time Applicants will be notified by March 31.

 


Apply - Playground Grants

How to apply for Playground Grants
Step 1

Before following any of the steps below, please read the entire table.

After determining your organization is eligible to apply for a Playground Grant, review the following important documents:

If you're not sure your organization is eligible, please see 'Determining the correct community gaming grant for your organization' on the Grants page.
Step 2 Prepare for your application by gathering required information outlined in the Playground Grant - Pre-Application Checklist pdf file - Acrobat Reader required. Completing an application will be faster and easier if you work through this checklist ahead of time.
Step 3 Proceed to the Online Service page to apply for a Playground grant.
Step 4 The Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch will respond no later than March 31.

To check on an application's status please see the Online Service page or contact the Branch by phone (see the Contact Us page.)

If your application is denied, you may wish to request a reconsideration pdf file - Acrobat Reader required.