
Grants and Funding for non-profits in British Columbia
Non-profits in British Columbia have access to a wide range of grants to support their missions. From community programs to arts and culture, funding opportunities are available across the province.
British Columbia is home to a vibrant non-profit sector, with over 29,000 non-profit organizations operating across the province. These organizations provide vital services – from social support and healthcare to arts, culture, sports, and environmental conservation – that benefit communities and enrich the quality of life for residents. To sustain and expand their impact, non-profits rely on a diverse range of funding sources. Grants are a cornerstone of this funding mix, enabling charities and community groups to launch new programs, reach underserved populations, and strengthen their operations.
Grant and FundingOpenCost-shared funding for agrifood export market development outside British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenPacifiCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in British Columbia
Supports Black-led organizations delivering business supports in BC
Grant and FundingOpenGenome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Funds genomics research addressing strategic challenges in key BC sectors
Grant and FundingClosedGenome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenArtists in Communities program
Supports artist residencies to foster community engagement through art
Grant and FundingClosedInnovate BC — Ignite Program
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Grant and FundingClosedGenome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British ColumbiaEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedGenome British Columbia — Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2
Supports secure integration and analysis of genomics and health data
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants
Supports urgent life-safety repairs for Vancouver cultural facilities
Grant and FundingOpenCleanBC — Custom Program
Supports electrification projects with incentives for reducing greenhouse gases
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspendedCleanBC — Custom-Lite Program
Support for commercial building emissions reduction
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
Grant and FundingOpenArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in the Classroom (AIC) Grants for Schools
Professional artists collaborate with schools on arts learning
Grant and FundingOpenResiliency Grants
Supports community emergency response and resilience initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
Supports innovative community projects serving Port Coquitlam residents


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River Dali Foundation
Funding for charities serving communities in Waterloo Region
Grant and FundingClosedSupportive Housing Capital Grant program
Funds capital improvements for non-profit supportive housing sites
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenThe Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2
Cost-shared funding for agricultural water infrastructure
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Professional Development Grant
Supports arts and heritage professional development initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
Grant and FundingClosedSons of Norway Foundation in Canada Grant Program
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Grant and FundingClosedWhitetooth Affordable Ski Program
Affordable ski or snowboard access for local youth
Grant and FundingClosedDomenic Mobilio Foundation — Student Scholarships and Children's Charities
Supports scholarships and children’s charities
Grant and FundingArchivedBuilding Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants
Supports youth-led projects fostering safety and belonging in Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosedRonald S. Roadburg Foundation — Discretionary Project Funding
Private foundation supporting transformational community initiatives

Grant and FundingOpenThriving Indigenous Systems Fund (TISF)
Multi-year support for Indigenous-led community transformation
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Food Security and Sovereignty
Funding for Indigenous food sovereignty projects
Grant and FundingClosedDistrict of North Vancouver Municipal Community Grants
Municipal funding for North Vancouver community services
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Nations Well Being Fund
Supports community well being and poverty reduction projects
Grant and FundingClosedKimmunity Angels Society — Medical Financial Assistance Program
Financial help for medical treatment and travel costs
Grant and FundingClosedGrant Burnyeat Student Series
Student theatre program with exhibition opportunities
Grant and FundingClosedCaring for our Community Grant Program
Supports community mental health and addictions initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenNeighbourhood Grant Program - Celebration and Activity Grant
Support for community events in Chilliwack
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant
Support for B.C. First Nations arts projects
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Tiny Foundation — General Funding
Support for research, journalism, and nonprofits
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding BC - Community Housing Fund
Funding for affordable rental housing in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedMotorola Solutions Foundation
Supports first responders and STEM education initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedAnnual Foundation Grants
Supports community initiatives improving local quality of life
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedThe Virtue Foundation — Direct Service Programs for Children
Ranch-based support for children and families
Grant and FundingClosedMaasai Education Society — General Funding
Support for Maasai children’s education
Grant and FundingClosedBeem Foundation
Supports community impact through wellbeing, education, and financial wellness
Grant and FundingClosedFraser-Fort George Endowment Fund Grants
Supports community-led improvement and recreation initiativesDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingOpenCoast Funds - Stewardship Project Funding
Project funding for First Nations conservation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedMary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants
Supporting animal welfare projects in Fraser Valley
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Industries Innovation Fund
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Grant and FundingClosedFabulous Festivals and Events Program
Supports unique festivals and events promoting northern B.C. tourism
Grant and FundingClosedRural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Supports rural economic development in British ColumbiaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosedAgriculture Enhancement Grants
Funding for agricultural innovation in Abbotsford
Grant and FundingOpenLegion Foundation Grant Program
Supports mission-aligned community projects for vulnerable groups
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding BC - Supportive Housing Fund - Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ)
Pre-qualifies operators for supportive housing sites
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpenCivil Forfeiture Grant Program - Anti-hate stream
Supports security and recovery for vulnerable community sites
Grant and FundingClosedMichael Cuccione Foundation — Childhood Cancer Research Program
Supports childhood cancer research in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenCivil Forfeiture Grant Program - Indigenous Healing
Funding for Indigenous healing projects in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedChildren & Youth Equipment Grant Program
Support for adaptive snowsports equipment needs
Grant and FundingOpenIris Energy Community Grants Program
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Spring for Kids Foundation — General Funding
Funding for cleft and craniofacial support
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant
Supports community-based First Nations cultural practices and events
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenVantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs
Bursaries for professional development workshops for Vancouver non-profits
Grant and FundingClosedSustainable Food Systems Grants
Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedFirst Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Summer wage subsidies for Indigenous youth work experienceFind tailored funding for your business
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Grant and FundingOpenCivil Forfeiture Grant Program - Crime Prevention
Funding for crime prevention projects in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedCaribou Habitat Restoration Grants
Restores critical caribou habitat in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedMarketing Initiative Program
Funding support for innovative regional marketing initiatives
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedAgriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3
Funding for agricultural water assessments and planning
Grant and FundingOpenCity of Salmon Arm Grants-in-Aid Program
Support for Salmon Arm community groups
Grant and FundingClosedPartners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience Program - Basic Energy Saving Measures
Supports Indigenous home energy upgrades
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenSVP Vancouver
Flexible multi-year support to build nonprofit capacity
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation (CRYIF) Scholarship Program
Scholarships for volunteer-minded graduating students
Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Grants - Operating Assistance Grants
Operating support for North Vancouver arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedBritish Columbia History Digitization Program
Supports digitization of British Columbia historical materials
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Enrichment Grants
Supports community programs and services in the Comox Valley
Grant and FundingClosedRecruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills
Workforce funding for agriculture and food projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Walter H. Kehm National Scholarship
Annual support for landscape architecture students
Grant and FundingClosedCommunities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program
Supports short-term arts and culture projects in Vancouver
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedSave money and energy with income-qualified offers
Income-qualified support for home energy savings

Grant and FundingClosedWeaving Justice Grants
Support for Indigenous-led legal and community initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Annual Community Telethon (ACT) Grant Applications for 2026
Funding for local community projects and programs
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Labour Market Fund
Funding for Indigenous employment and labour market initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenChildren and Youth Grants
Supports community projects for children and youth in North Vancouver
Grant and FundingOpenViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund
Supports community sports programs increasing participation and inclusion.