Grant and FundingOpen
Artists in Communities program
Supports artist residencies to foster community engagement through art
Updated May 2026
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Vancouver offers a wide range of business grants designed to support entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses in their growth journey.
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54 programs available
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Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants
Supports urgent life-safety repairs for Vancouver cultural facilities - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedDemo Recording
Support for B.C. artists to record demos- Grant and FundingClosed
Supportive Housing Capital Grant program
Funds capital improvements for non-profit supportive housing sites - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector - Grant and FundingArchived
Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants
Supports youth-led projects fostering safety and belonging in Vancouver - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations - Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs
Bursaries for professional development workshops for Vancouver non-profits - Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Food Systems Grants
Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems - Grant and FundingClosed
Artist Studio Award program
Provides subsidized studio spaces to support Vancouver-based artists - Grant and FundingClosed
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program
Supports short-term arts and culture projects in Vancouver - Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside - Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
Supports capital improvements and planning for cultural spaces - Grant and FundingClosed
Renter Services Grants
Supports non-profit initiatives to improve rental housing outcomes - Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Program Development Grants
Supports non-profits in developing or expanding licensed childcare programs 
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Core Support Grants (CSG)
Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver - Grant and FundingClosed
Theatre Rental Grant Program
Supports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentals - Grant and FundingOpen
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants
Funds infrastructure improvements for licensed childcare facilities in Vancouver - Grant and FundingClosed
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture
Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact - Grant and FundingOpen
Childcare Program Stabilization Grants
Supports non-profit childcare centres facing financial hardship in Vancouver - Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Operating Funding Program (COF)
Core support for Vancouver arts organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program
Supports conservation and seismic upgrades of designated heritage buildings - Grant and FundingClosed
Building Safer Communities Program - Youth Engagement Project Grants
Supports youth-led safety and belonging initiatives Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Homelessness Services Grants
Funding for Vancouver non-profits supporting people experiencing homelessness - Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Operating Funding (COF)
Supports Vancouver non-profit arts and cultural organizations' operations - Grant and FundingOpen
Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants
Capacity building for youth violence prevention programs - Grant and FundingClosed
Public Art Grants
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver - Other SupportClosed
Transit Shelter Advertising Program
Free advertising space for Vancouver non-profit arts organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedInnovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Money for pilots and commercialization in B.CEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation- Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants Program
Supports preservation and rehabilitation of Vancouver's heritage buildings 
Grant and FundingClosedSports for Kids Grant
Supports inclusive youth sport participation in Vancouver- Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants
Supports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community - Grant and FundingClosed
Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants
Supports non-profits building youth violence prevention capacity - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces - Grant and FundingClosed
Social Innovation Project Grants
Funding for Vancouver Black-led nonprofits building organizational capacity - Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants
Capital support for Vancouver cultural spaces - Grant and FundingOpen
Neighbourhood Matching Fund
Supports community-led projects enhancing local parks and public spaces 
Grant and FundingOpenTACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Grants for First Nations Entrepreneurs with TACC business loans- Grant and FundingClosed
Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program
Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise - Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver - Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Enhancement Grant program
Supports non-profit childcare programs for high-need Vancouver families - Grant and FundingOpen
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants
Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities - Grant and FundingOpen
Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program
Supports organizations addressing social issues in Vancouver neighborhoods - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Climate Action Grants
Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives - Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Core funding for Vancouver cultural organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedLotus Light Charity Scholarship
Scholarship support for Canadian post-secondary students- Grant and FundingClosed
School Food Grants
Funding for healthy, culturally appropriate school-day meals in Vancouver schools - Grant and FundingOpen
Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants
Supports not-for-profit sporting events benefiting Vancouver communities - Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for emerging artists: Creative Spark Vancouver
Supports emerging artists engaging youth in creative community projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program
Supports restoration and seismic upgrades of heritage building façades - Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants
Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services