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Education Grants Available in British Columbia for 2026

In British Columbia, organizations can access education grants across the full learner journey, from early childhood and K–12 to universities, colleges, adult basic education, and community programs. Funding comes from provincial ministries, federal programs, municipalities, foundations, and corporate community investment. This directory outlines key opportunities, eligibility, and application strategies to help applicants plan successful submissions.

183 programs available
  • Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Adopt-A-School

    Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society
    Support for children’s basic needs in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 15, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • United Way British Columbia (UWBC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Anti-Racism Impact Grant

    United Way British Columbia (UWBC)
    Funding for anti-racism community support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (BC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants

    Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (BC), Government of British Columbia (BC)
    Supporting inclusive, accessible capital projects for not-for-profit organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    BC, Canada
  • Columbia Power logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Sponsorship Grants

    Columbia Power
    Funding for community and First Nations initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Delta Community Foundation (DCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Delta Community Foundation

    Delta Community Foundation (DCF)
    Funding for community initiatives in Delta
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Els for Autism Canada (E4A) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Els for Autism Canada — Grants

    Els for Autism Canada (E4A)
    Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 15, 2026
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Gwaii Trust Society (GTS) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Group Travel Assistance Grant

    Gwaii Trust Society (GTS)
    Support for group travel costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • The Hamber Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Hamber Foundation Grants

    The Hamber Foundation
    Supports community projects in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Kootenay Savings Community Foundation

    Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU)
    Funding for nonprofit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 29, 2026
    Castlegar, BC, Canada
  • West Vancouver Community Foundation (WVF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Micro & Leadership Grants

    West Vancouver Community Foundation (WVF)
    Support for community projects and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Vancouver, West Vancouver, BC
  • Mulgrave School logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Mulgrave Financial Assistance

    Mulgrave School
    Needs-based tuition support for Mulgrave families
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 29, 2027
    BC, Canada
  • Columbia Basin Trust logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Non-profit SMART Grants

    Columbia Basin Trust
    Funding for energy and climate projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia

    Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    BC, Canada
  • Salmo Community Resource Society logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Salmo Valley Fund

    Salmo Community Resource Society
    Community funding for local quality-of-life projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 30, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • United Way British Columbia (UWBC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    School's Out

    United Way British Columbia (UWBC)
    After-school support for children in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Simon Fraser University 4D LABS logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    SFU 4D LABS

    Simon Fraser University 4D LABS
    Advanced materials research and prototyping support
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique

    Government of British Columbia (BC), Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDÉCB)
    Personalized mentoring for Francophone entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs

    City of Vancouver
    Bursaries for professional development workshops for Vancouver non-profits
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Iris Energy (IREN) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Iris Energy Community Grants Program

    Iris Energy (IREN)
    Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 30, 2026
    Prince George, BC, Canada
  • Disability Alliance BC (DABC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026

    Disability Alliance BC (DABC)
    Funding for accessibility-focused community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 5, 2026
    • Closing date : September 11, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • CleanBC logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspended

    CleanBC — Commercial Express Program

    CleanBC
    Commercial building electrification incentives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program

    Genome British Columbia
    Supports genomics research for women’s health
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 17, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Kristian Domingo Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    #11 Forever Award

    Kristian Domingo Foundation
    Annual scholarship recognizing inspiring student leaders
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,100 to $1,100
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • CMTN Foundation (CMTN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Adult Upgrading Grant

    CMTN Foundation (CMTN)
    Needs-based support for adult upgrading students
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    BC, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Ames Family Foundation Bursary

    Ames Family Foundation
    Financial support for eligible youth in care
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Armstrong Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Armstrong Family Foundation — General Funding

    Armstrong Family Foundation
    Supports community-focused charitable initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Arthur Erickson Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Arthur Erickson Foundation — Education Funding

    Arthur Erickson Foundation
    Supports architectural education and research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • BC Hydro (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BC Hydro Scholarships and Awards

    BC Hydro (BCH)
    Scholarships for BC students in key fields
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $8,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • Beem Credit Union logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Beem Foundation

    Beem Credit Union
    Supports community impact through wellbeing, education, and financial wellness
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Rogers logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    bourses d'études ted rogers

    Rogers
    Support for technology students at partner universities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation (MVRPF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Bus Grant Program

    Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation (MVRPF)
    Funding for bus trips to regional parks
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage

    Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
    Co-investment for applied AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program

    Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI)
    Funding for graduate career apprenticeships
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants

    City of Vancouver
    Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Carbon Capture Pilot Program

    FortisBC
    Rebate for carbon capture technology
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Retail trade
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • Trellis Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CBC Legacy Scholarships

    Trellis Foundation
    Scholarships for discipleship education students
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 8, 2025
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Childcare Enhancement Grant program

    City of Vancouver
    Supports non-profit childcare programs for high-need Vancouver families
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 27,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Climate Action Grants

    City of Vancouver
    Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 26, 2025
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Ember Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ember Fund — Youth-Focused Funding

    Ember Fund
    Funding for youth-focused community impact
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, BC, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Emergency Benefit for Workers

    Government of British Columbia (BC)
    Emergency support for eligible B.C. workers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • CMTN Foundation (CMTN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Entrance Awards

    CMTN Foundation (CMTN), Shawnigan Lake School
    Student funding and awards at Coast Mountain College
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,500 to $8,300
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • BC Housing (BCH) logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Family Self-Sufficiency Program

    BC Housing (BCH)
    Support for family financial self-sufficiency
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    BC, Canada
  • Vancouver Heritage Foundation (VHF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Field Trip Grants

    Vancouver Heritage Foundation (VHF)
    Reimbursement for Vancouver heritage field trips
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • First Nations Public Service Secretariat (BC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    First Nations Well Being Fund

    First Nations Public Service Secretariat (BC)
    Funding for First Nations well-being and poverty reduction
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 23, 2024
    BC, Canada
  • Canada Water Agency (CWA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative

    Canada Water Agency (CWA), Government of Canada
    Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Grants for emerging artists: Creative Spark Vancouver

    City of Vancouver
    Supports emerging artists engaging youth in creative community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program

    City of Vancouver
    Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 10, 2024
    • Closing date : October 9, 2024
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heating System Optimization for Non-Profit Organizations

    FortisBC
    Rebates for heating system optimization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 49,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada

Frequently asked questions about education grants in British Columbia

Find clear answers to common questions about BC education funding, StudentAid BC, and school grant applications across K–12, post-secondary, and community programs.

How do I find education grants in BC that fit my project?

Working with grant experts like helloDarwin can make all the difference. Our team specializes in identifying the best funding opportunities for your specific industry, project goals, and region. We help you understand the requirements, prepare compelling applications, and manage submissions efficiently—so you can focus on growth instead of paperwork.

What is the BC Access Grant and who is eligible?

The BC Access Grant is a StudentAid BC program that provides non-repayable aid to eligible students with financial need. Eligibility typically considers residency, program type, study load, and assessed need. Applicants apply through StudentAid BC and should watch key education grant deadlines in BC.

Are there grants for teachers and classrooms in BC?

Yes. Teacher grants and classroom grants fund supplies, makerspaces, STEM kits, technology, arts, and field trips. District innovation funds may support pilots, digital learning, and inclusive education. Check local foundations and corporate education grants for additional opportunities.

What grants support Indigenous education in BC schools?

Indigenous education grants may fund language revitalization, land-based learning, Elders-in-Residence, and Indigenous STEM. First Nations school grants, Métis education grants, and reconciliation education funding are common streams. Strong proposals reflect community partnerships and cultural safety.

Can BC schools get funding for technology and digital learning?

Educational technology grants support devices, connectivity, cybersecurity, makerspaces, and e-learning platforms. Districts may combine grants for broadband, assistive technology, and digital literacy programming. Include training, maintenance, and evaluation costs in your budget.

What funding exists for mental health and inclusive education?

Grants for mental health in schools fund universal, targeted, and intensive supports, peer programs, and staff PD. Inclusion grants cover accessibility upgrades, assistive tech, and universal design for learning. Define outcomes and track equity indicators in your proposal.

How do foundations and companies support education in BC?

Community foundations and corporate community investment programs offer grants for literacy, STEM, arts, and youth employment. Examples include utilities, telecoms, credit unions, and local foundations. These funds often require clear outcomes, budgets, and reporting.

How can helloDarwin help my organization apply for BC education grants?

helloDarwin combines expert advisory with a SaaS platform to identify relevant programs, verify eligibility, and manage tasks, budgets, and deadlines. Our approach streamlines discovery, documentation, and reporting so teams submit strong, compliant applications.

What are the best practices for writing a successful BC education grant?

Align your project with funder outcomes, provide measurable indicators, and include an evaluation plan. Secure letters of support and matching funds if required. Use a clear work plan, accessible design, and a realistic budget that covers training and maintenance.

Do post-secondary students in BC have non-repayable options beyond loans?

Yes. StudentAid BC offers grants, and students can seek scholarships and bursaries, emergency funds, and graduate research awards. Review program requirements early and align your timelines with application windows and start dates.

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