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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.

358 opportunities available
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program
Grant and FundingOpen

BC Agriculture and Food Export Program

Cost-shared funding for agrifood export market development outside British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
British Columbia, Canada
PacifiCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen

PacifiCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in British Columbia

Supports Black-led organizations delivering business supports in BC
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
British Columbia, Canada
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovate BC — Ignite Program

Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
British Columbia, Canada
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002

Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
British Columbia, Canada
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants

Supports urgent life-safety repairs for Vancouver cultural facilities
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
CleanBC — Custom Program
Grant and FundingOpen

CleanBC — Custom Program

Supports electrification projects with incentives for reducing greenhouse gases
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
British Columbia, Canada
Artists in Communities program
Grant and FundingOpen

Artists in Communities program

Supports artist residencies to foster community engagement through art
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genome British Columbia — Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2

Supports secure integration and analysis of genomics and health data
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Technology
British Columbia, Canada
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program

Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program

Funds genomics research addressing strategic challenges in key BC sectors
British Columbia, Canada
Fish & Wildlife Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Fish & Wildlife Grants

Supports freshwater fish and wildlife conservation projects
British Columbia, Canada
Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)

Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Regional Cultural Project Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Cultural Project Grants

Funding for arts organizations to support cultural projects and capacity building in Metro Vancouver.
British Columbia, Canada
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant

Supports innovative community projects serving Port Coquitlam residents
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants

Supports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Language Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Language Grants

Supports Indigenous language revitalization activities in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Salmo Valley Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Salmo Valley Fund

Supports community quality-of-life improvement projects
British Columbia, Canada
Sheba Seniors Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Sheba Seniors Grants

Supports seniors’ physical and mental well being
British Columbia, Canada
Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)

Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)

Supports affordable animal tissue waste disposal options
British Columbia, Canada
Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative

Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health
British Columbia, Canada
Nanaimo Foundation - Give Where You Live Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nanaimo Foundation - Give Where You Live Fund

Supports local charitable capital and pilot initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant

Supports employment initiatives for people with lived experience of mental health or substance use.
British Columbia, Canada
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants

Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program

Provides travel support for disability sport athletes
British Columbia, Canada

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Social Meals Enhancement Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Meals Enhancement Grant

Supports social engagement and nutritious meal services for seniors.
British Columbia, Canada
Stewardship Seed Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Stewardship Seed Funding

Seed funding for watershed stewardship and stream enhancement projects
British Columbia, Canada
District of North Vancouver Municipal Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

District of North Vancouver Municipal Community Grants

Support for community service projects and capacity building
British Columbia, Canada
Fabulous Festivals and Events Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Fabulous Festivals and Events Program

Supports unique festivals and events promoting northern B.C. tourism
British Columbia, Canada
Public Art Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Public Art Grants

Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation (CRYIF) Scholarship Program

Scholarships for volunteer-minded graduating students
Surrey, British Columbia
Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) Program

Supports renewable and clean energy projects in remote communities
British Columbia, Canada
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Anti-hate stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Anti-hate stream

Supports organizations affected by hate crimes with security enhancements
British Columbia, Canada
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program

Summer wage subsidies for Indigenous youth work experience
British Columbia, Canada
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC
Other SupportClosed

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC

Annual payroll tax on B.C. remuneration
British Columbia, Canada
Nanaimo Foundation - Book of Giving Opportunities
Grant and FundingOpen

Nanaimo Foundation - Book of Giving Opportunities

Donor-directed support for local community projects
British Columbia, Canada
Transformation Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Transformation Grants

Supports community-based initiatives for systemic change in West Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
Myrna Holden Award
Grant and FundingClosed

Myrna Holden Award

Tuition support for women in engineering and computing
British Columbia
Social Enterprise Fund
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

Social Enterprise Fund

Support to launch and grow social enterprises
British Columbia, Canada
Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant

Funding for enhancing volunteer coordination and support for seniors
British Columbia, Canada
Marketing Initiative Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Marketing Initiative Program

Funding support for innovative regional marketing initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed

Nature and climate grant program

Support for habitat restoration and carbon storage
British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec
Responsive Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Responsive Community Grants

Supports community projects addressing local current needs
British Columbia, Canada
ViaSport - Hosting BC
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - Hosting BC

Supports community and sporting event hosting in BC
British Columbia, Canada
Northern Healthy Communities Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Northern Healthy Communities Fund

Supports community readiness for rapid economic development
British Columbia, Canada
Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)

Supports Indigenous food sovereignty and agriculture enterprises.
British Columbia, Canada
SurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play
Grant and FundingClosed

SurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play

Supports outdoor play projects for children in Surrey
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Community Enrichment Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Enrichment Grants

Supports community programs and services in the Comox Valley
British Columbia, Canada
Community Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Climate Action Grants

Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program

Supports short-term arts and culture projects in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Port of Vancouver - Indigenous community fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Port of Vancouver - Indigenous community fund

Supports Indigenous projects and reconciliation activities within the port’s jurisdiction.
British Columbia, Canada
Vancity enviroFund™ Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Vancity enviroFund™ Program

Supports projects that cut waste and carbon emissions
British Columbia, Canada
Faithful Footprints Grant Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Faithful Footprints Grant Program

Funding for United Church decarbonization upgrades
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)

Core support for equity and accessibility-led cultural organizations
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Small-scale Ecosystem Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Small-scale Ecosystem Grants

Supports ecological restoration and biodiversity projects in the Columbia Basin region
British Columbia, Canada
Community Investment Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Investment Program

Supports community-focused projects and activities
Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada
Elders Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Elders Grants

Supports First Nation elder groups’ cultural and wellness activities
British Columbia, Canada
Youth & Education Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Youth & Education Grant

Supports small youth education and capacity-building projects
British Columbia, Canada
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants

Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Whistler Blackcomb Foundation - General Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Whistler Blackcomb Foundation - General Funding

Community-based nonprofit support for regional development
British Columbia, Canada
SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund

Supports community organizations in social inclusion and poverty reduction
British Columbia, Canada
Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding

Supports conservation projects focused on ecological preservation and resource management.
British Columbia, Canada
Renter Services Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Renter Services Grants

Supports non-profit initiatives to improve rental housing outcomes
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program

Supports heritage conservation, awareness, and planning initiatives in BC
British Columbia, Canada
Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Building Economic Development Capacity
Grant and FundingClosed

Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Building Economic Development Capacity

Supports regional economic development projects and partnerships in Southern Interior BC.
British Columbia, Canada
Childcare Program Development Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Childcare Program Development Grants

Supports non-profits in developing or expanding licensed childcare programs
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Shuswap Community Foundation Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Shuswap Community Foundation Grants

Funding for community projects in Shuswap region.
British Columbia, Canada
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3

Funding for agricultural water assessments and planning
British Columbia, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed

CleanBC — Go Electric Other Rebates

Point-of-sale rebates for specialty zero-emission vehicles
British Columbia, Canada
Rain Garden Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Rain Garden Fund

Supports community rain garden projects
British Columbia, Canada
Core Support Grants (CSG)
Grant and FundingClosed

Core Support Grants (CSG)

Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Giving Voice Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Giving Voice Grants

Supports community activities addressing gender-based violence
British Columbia, Canada
ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Community Sport Program Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Community Sport Program Development Fund

Funding to support community sports programs and accessibility
British Columbia, Canada
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant

Support for B.C. First Nations arts projects
British Columbia, Canada

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Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Restorative Justice
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Restorative Justice

Funding for crime prevention and restorative justice projects
British Columbia, Canada
Community Salmon Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Salmon Program

Supports salmon conservation through community-led projects in BC and Yukon.
British Columbia, Canada
Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program

Supports conservation and seismic upgrades of designated heritage buildings
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary

Summer bursaries for student farm and fisheries work
British Columbia, Canada
Environmental Legacy Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Environmental Legacy Grants

Support for conservation, habitat restoration, and stewardship
British Columbia, Canada
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture
Grant and FundingClosed

Communities and Artists Shifting Culture

Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Childcare Program Stabilization Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Childcare Program Stabilization Grants

Supports non-profit childcare centres facing financial hardship in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Community Prosperity Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Prosperity Fund

Support for local poverty reduction and inclusion
British Columbia
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Industries Innovation Fund

Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
British Columbia, Canada
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
TC Christmas Fund Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

TC Christmas Fund Grant

Direct support for families in need
British Columbia, Canada
Transit Shelter Advertising Program
Other SupportClosed

Transit Shelter Advertising Program

Free advertising space for Vancouver non-profit arts organizations
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative

Supports large-scale agriculture projects with regional impact
British Columbia, Canada
Legal Research Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Legal Research Fund

Funding for legal research with practical impact
British Columbia, Canada
Outdoor Recreation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Outdoor Recreation Fund

Supports community outdoor recreation in natural settings
British Columbia, Canada
ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund

Supports creation of new licensed child care spaces
British Columbia, Canada
Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Other SupportOpen

Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia

Opportunities to sell to the Government of British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant

Support spay and neuter projects to reduce overpopulation
British Columbia, Canada
Arts & Culture Grants - Programming & Project Assistance Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Grants - Programming & Project Assistance Grants

Financial support for arts and cultural activities in North Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant

Supports community capital improvements and specialized equipment
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Coastal GasLink Community Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Coastal GasLink Community Fund

Supports community-based projects that build local resilience
British Columbia, Canada
2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants

Supports community events for overdose awareness
British Columbia, Canada
Bee BC Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Bee BC Program

Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
British Columbia, Canada
Nation Building
Grant and FundingOpen

Nation Building

Funding for First Nations self-determined nation-building projects.
British Columbia, Canada