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.

2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants

BC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund Grants

Cultural Operating Funding (COF)

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)

Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants

CleanBC Industry Fund - Emissions Performance Request for Proposals

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems

My Great Neighbourhood Grant

Arts & Culture Grants - Operating Assistance Grants


Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants

BC Winter Games Legacy Grants

Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)


Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants

Research Development Grants

Sports for Kids Grant

Indigenous Priorities Fund

BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations

Community Enhancement Grants

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Indigenous Healing

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Awareness Program

Caring for our Community Grant Program

PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

Strong Neighbourhood Grants
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City of Salmon Arm Grants-in-Aid Program

Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants


Work Experience Opportunities Grant

Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund

Participatory Action Research Grants

PlanH - Healthy Public Policy Grants

Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs

Community Project Grants

ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Participation Grant




BC Conservation Fund

Legion Foundation Grant Program

Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)

Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty

General Grants

Connecting Communities BC

Community Justice Grants


Sustainable Food Systems Grants

Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program

FortisBC — Custom Performance Program

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District of Sicamous Community Service Grant

Homelessness Support Service Fund

Sunshine Coast Prosperity Fund

FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding


Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund

Indigenous Housing Capital Program

Building BC - Supportive Housing Fund - Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ)

Public Interest Law Participation Fund

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants

Water Quality Grants

Indigenous Labour Market Fund

Grants for Community Groups


Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program

Community Grants and Partnerships

RDN Grants - Oceanside Recreation Services Grant

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants

Children and Youth Grants

City of North Vancouver Community Grants

Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia

Social Innovation Project Grants


Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program
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Limited Duration Two-Year Operating Grant

Homelessness Services Grants

Building BC - Community Housing Fund

Arts Impact Grant


Marketing Initiatives Program

Council Discretionary Grants

Cultural Infrastructure Program

Economic Infrastructure Program

Community Gaming Grants - Program Grants

Community Places Program

Recreation Infrastructure Program

Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)

Recruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills

Community Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants

CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program

The Amir and Yasmin Virani Family Foundation

Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants

ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts

Building BC - Building BC: Indigenous Housing Fund

Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion Capital Grants

Interactive Fund

Motorola Solutions Foundation

CleanBC — Commercial Express Program
