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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.

303 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
  • No Condition
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
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
Music Industry Initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

Music Industry Initiatives

Supports development of British Columbia's music industry ecosystem
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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Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Grant and FundingClosed

Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary

Supports BC student employment in agriculture sectors
British Columbia, Canada
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
The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2

Offer cost-shared funding to enhance community-owned water systems for better agricultural water management in British Columbia.
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
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 FundingClosed

First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program

Funding to create summer jobs for First Nations and Inuit students
British Columbia, Canada
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC
Tax CreditsOpen

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC

Annual tax relief for employers based on payroll thresholds
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
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
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3

Enhance irrigation infrastructure and water management in British Columbia's agricultural sector.
British Columbia, Canada
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
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
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

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Community Investment Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Investment Program

Supports community-focused projects and activities
Sechelt, 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
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
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
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 FundingOpenClosing Soon

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
CleanBC — Go Electric Other Rebates
Grant and FundingOpen

CleanBC — Go Electric Other Rebates

Rebates encouraging adoption of zero‑emission specialty-use vehicles in BC
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
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
PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)

PacifiCan BizAP enhances business scale-up in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Business Foundations
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Foundations

Supports systemically excluded groups in B.C.'s music industry
British Columbia, Canada
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
BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program
Grant and FundingClosed

BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program

Supports development and enhancement of arts and cultural spaces
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

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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
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Industries Innovation Fund

Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
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
Magazine Publishers Travel Support
Grant and FundingClosed

Magazine Publishers Travel Support

Financial support for B.C. magazine publishers attending trade events
British Columbia, Canada
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)

Supports rural economic growth, diversification, and infrastructure development
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
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
INSPIRE Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

INSPIRE Fund

Funding for community initiatives with measurable local impact
British Columbia, Canada
Arts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants

Support for community, celebration, and arts festivals fostering regional cultural engagement
British Columbia, Canada
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants

Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nanaimo Youth Resilience Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Nanaimo Youth Resilience Grants

Funding to prevent youth gun and gang violence in Nanaimo
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Project Assistance
Grant and FundingOpen

Project Assistance

Financial support for arts and cultural projects and activities.
British Columbia, Canada
HIV Community Wellness Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

HIV Community Wellness Initiative

Funding for community-led HIV prevention and support activities in BC
British Columbia, Canada
Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)

Supports scaling operations for food processors in BC
British Columbia, Canada
Building Safer Communities Program - Youth Engagement Project Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Building Safer Communities Program - Youth Engagement Project Grants

Supports youth-led safety and belonging initiatives
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada