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Healthcare Grants and Funding in British Columbia for 2026

In British Columbia, organizations can access a wide range of healthcare grants, from community wellness initiatives to biomedical research and digital health pilots. This directory outlines provincial health authority opportunities, foundation grants, federal research programs, and sector-specific funding for Indigenous health, mental health, primary care, and long-term care. It is designed for non-profits, clinics, hospitals, research institutes, and social enterprises seeking clear, practical guidance.

186 programs available
  • 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
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants

    City of Vancouver
    Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 28, 2026
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • adMare Bioinnovations logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Centre for Drug Research and Development

    adMare Bioinnovations
    Life sciences collaboration and facilities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Childcare Program Stabilization Grants

    City of Vancouver
    Supports non-profit childcare centres facing financial hardship in Vancouver
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Kelowna logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    City of Kelowna Grants

    City of Kelowna
    Funding for Kelowna community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Kelowna, BC, Canada
  • CKNW Orphans' Fund (CKNW) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CKNW Kids' Fund

    CKNW Orphans' Fund (CKNW)
    Support for childrens programs and special projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CLEAR Operating Grant

    CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR)
    Support for high-impact dementia research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 25, 2026
    • Closing date : September 25, 2026
    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
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Digital Technology Cluster

    Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
    Funding for collaborative digital innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    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
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Genome Funding Opportunities

    Genome British Columbia
    Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    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
  • 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
  • Bowen Island Community Foundation (BICF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Resiliency Grants

    Bowen Island Community Foundation (BICF)
    Support for local crisis response initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Rix Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rix Family Foundation Funding

    Rix Family Foundation
    Support for BC organizations serving key causes
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    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
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program

    City of Vancouver
    Supports organizations addressing social issues in Vancouver neighborhoods
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Sechelt Hospital Foundation (SHF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Staff Education Fund

    Sechelt Hospital Foundation (SHF)
    Funding for staff healthcare education and development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 25, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • B.C Social Venture Partners Foundation (SVP) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    SVP Vancouver

    B.C Social Venture Partners Foundation (SVP)
    Flexible multi-year support to build nonprofit capacity
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    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
  • 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 — GeneSolve Program

    Genome British Columbia
    Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    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
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity

    Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    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
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BC Hydro GO Fund

    Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
    Funding for Peace Region non-profits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 31, 2024
    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
  • 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
  • BC Housing (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada-BC (CBCHB) Housing Benefit

    BC Housing (BCH)
    Rental support for eligible households in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, 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
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants

    City of Vancouver
    Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • 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
  • 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

    Childcare Program Development Grants

    City of Vancouver
    Supports non-profits in developing or expanding licensed childcare programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 31, 2025
    • Closing date : May 2, 2025
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • North Peace Community Foundation (NPCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Fort St. John - Grants in Aid

    North Peace Community Foundation (NPCF)
    Funding for community organizations in Fort St. John
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 13, 2025
    Fort St. John, BC, Canada
  • BC Interior Community Foundation (BCICF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Prosperity Fund

    BC Interior Community Foundation (BCICF)
    Support for local poverty reduction and inclusion
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Core Support Grants (CSG)

    City of Vancouver
    Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 2, 2025
    • Closing date : October 14, 2025
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Electric Laundry Equipment Rebates for Non-Profit Organizations

    FortisBC
    Rebate for eligible commercial laundry equipment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    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
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Energy Efficiency for Rental Apartments and Accommodations Program

    FortisBC
    No-cost efficiency upgrades for rental buildings
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 120,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada

Frequently asked questions about healthcare grants in British Columbia

Here are concise answers to common questions about BC health funding, eligibility, and applications across community, research, and digital health programs.

How do I apply for healthcare grants in BC?

Start by defining a clear project, then identify relevant programs from health authorities, foundations, and research funders. Review eligibility, deadlines, and reporting requirements. Prepare letters of support, a realistic budget, and an evaluation plan. helloDarwin can guide discovery, eligibility checks, and proposal preparation through expert consulting and SaaS tools.

Who is eligible for BC health authority grants?

Eligibility varies by program, but non-profits, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, schools, clinics, and community coalitions are common applicants. Projects must align with regional priorities and demonstrate measurable outcomes. Check each authority’s guidelines for allowable costs and overheads.

What funding exists for Indigenous health in BC?

First Nations Health Authority grants, Métis Nation programs, and urban Indigenous health grants support culturally safe care, primary care access, mental wellness, maternal health, and navigation. Many programs value community leadership and data sovereignty. Confirm eligibility and reporting prior to applying.

Are there grants for digital health and telemedicine in BC?

Yes. Programs support EMR/EHR implementation, virtual care, telemedicine equipment, data interoperability, privacy and security, AI tools, and remote monitoring pilots. Align proposals with access, quality, and equity outcomes, especially for rural and remote communities.

What research funding can BC teams pursue?

Opportunities include Michael Smith Health Research BC awards, CIHR operating grants, CFI infrastructure funding, Genome BC initiatives, and institute-led competitions (e.g., BC Cancer, Providence Health Care). Consider knowledge translation and implementation science elements to strengthen proposals.

How do I budget for overhead and matching funds?

Review each program’s policy on overhead rates and document any matching funds (cash or in-kind). Provide a detailed budget with justifications for equipment, personnel, and evaluation. Early confirmation of commitments reduces approval delays.

Are there grants for long-term care and seniors’ wellness?

Yes. Programs support dementia-friendly initiatives, falls prevention, palliative and hospice care, caregiver respite, and home and community care projects. Emphasize person‑centred outcomes, safety, and measurable impact in your application.

How can helloDarwin help my organization secure BC health funding?

helloDarwin combines expert consulting with a SaaS platform to map relevant programs, confirm eligibility, and manage deadlines. We offer templates, review budgets, and help craft compelling narratives and letters of support. This hybrid approach reduces friction and improves success rates.

What documentation is typically required for BC health grants?

Expect a project summary, workplan, budget, letters of support, and evaluation framework. Research or data projects may require ethics approval and a privacy impact assessment. Follow formatting guidelines and submit before the deadline.

Where can I find examples or templates for BC health grant proposals?

Many funders publish guidelines and checklists; research institutes also share internal samples. helloDarwin provides grant application templates and tailored checklists aligned with BC programs, helping teams build complete, compliant submissions.

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