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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
2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants

Supports community events for overdose awareness
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia, Canada
BC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund Grants

Support for local artists creating or performing art
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia, Canada
Cultural Operating Funding (COF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Operating Funding (COF)

Supports Vancouver non-profit arts and cultural organizations' operations
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)

Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants
Grant and FundingArchived

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

Supports youth-led projects fostering safety and belonging in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
CleanBC Industry Fund - Emissions Performance Request for Proposals
Grant and FundingClosed

CleanBC Industry Fund - Emissions Performance Request for Proposals

Supports industrial emissions reductions using commercial technologies
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
British Columbia, Canada
My Great Neighbourhood Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

My Great Neighbourhood Grant

Community development and placemaking projects support
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,500 to $7,500
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Arts & Culture Grants - Operating Assistance Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Grants - Operating Assistance Grants

Supports North Vancouver arts organizations' operations and programs.
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Live Music
Grant and FundingClosed

Live Music

Supports B.C. live music events and industry sustainability
British Columbia, Canada
Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants

Funding to support participatory public art projects engaging communities
British Columbia, Canada
BC Winter Games Legacy Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Winter Games Legacy Grants

Supports amateur sports programs within Kimberley community
Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)

Strengthen domestic agriculture by funding workforce development strategies in BC
British Columbia, Canada
Group Travel Assistance Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Group Travel Assistance Grant

Supports group travel for community participation
British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants

Supports not-for-profit sporting events benefiting Vancouver communities
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Research Development Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Research Development Grants

Support for Indigenous health research development activities
British Columbia, Canada
Sports for Kids Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Sports for Kids Grant

Supports inclusive youth sport participation in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Indigenous Priorities Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Priorities Fund

Supports Indigenous-led social, cultural, and legal projects.
British Columbia, Canada
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations

Foster regional, national, and international opportunities for B.C. artists, enhancing exposure and mobility across artistic disciplines
British Columbia, Canada
Community Enhancement Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Enhancement Grants

Funding program supporting local community improvement projects
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Indigenous Healing
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Indigenous Healing

Funding supports Indigenous healing projects reflecting cultural practices in BC
British Columbia, Canada
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Awareness Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Awareness Program

Supports awareness and preservation of British Columbia heritage resources
British Columbia, Canada
Caring for our Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Caring for our Community Grant Program

Supports community mental health and addictions initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Grant and FundingOpen

PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Strong Neighbourhood Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Strong Neighbourhood Grants

Financial support for resident-led neighborhood projects.
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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City of Salmon Arm Grants-in-Aid Program
Grant and FundingOpen

City of Salmon Arm Grants-in-Aid Program

Financial support for community activities in Salmon Arm
Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada
Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants

Supports artistic activities for marginalized communities up to $10,000.
British Columbia, Canada
Land Stewardship Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Land Stewardship Grants

Supports conservation land operations and maintenance
British Columbia, Canada
Work Experience Opportunities Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Work Experience Opportunities Grant

Supports paid work placements for income assistance recipients in BC
British Columbia, Canada
Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund

Supports community-university partnership projects in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Participatory Action Research Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Participatory Action Research Grants

Support for collaborative health research addressing social determinants in BC communities.
British Columbia, Canada
PlanH - Healthy Public Policy Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

PlanH - Healthy Public Policy Grants

Support for local healthy public policy development
British Columbia, Canada
Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs

Bursaries for professional development workshops for Vancouver non-profits
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Community Project Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Project Grants

Financial support for regional community projects benefiting the public.
British Columbia, Canada
ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Participation Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Participation Grant

Support for amateur sports organizations' recovery efforts
British Columbia, Canada
CKNW Kids' Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

CKNW Kids' Fund

Support for childrens programs and special projects
British Columbia, Canada
Genome Funding Opportunities
Grant and FundingOpen

Genome Funding Opportunities

Genomics research funding competitions
British Columbia, Canada
IMAGINE Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

IMAGINE Grants

Supports community-led health and wellness initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
BC Conservation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Conservation Fund

Financial support for land and freshwater conservation projects in British Columbia.
British Columbia, Canada
Legion Foundation Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Legion Foundation Grant Program

Supports mission-aligned community projects for vulnerable groups
British Columbia, Canada
Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)
Grant and FundingClosed

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

Supports Indigenous capacity building in food systems and agriculture in BC
British Columbia, Canada
Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty

Supports Indigenous-led food systems development and sustainability projects
British Columbia, Canada
General Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

General Grants

Support for projects advancing land sustainability, equity, and Indigenous rights
British Columbia, Canada
Connecting Communities BC
Grant and FundingClosed

Connecting Communities BC

Supports infrastructure to connect underserved households to high-speed internet.
British Columbia, Canada
Community Justice Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Justice Grants

Financial support for Indigenous-led community justice programs
British Columbia, Canada
LEVEL BIPOC Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

LEVEL BIPOC Grants

Multi-year operating support for BIPOC-led organizations
British Columbia, Canada
Sustainable Food Systems Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable Food Systems Grants

Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program

Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
FortisBC — Custom Performance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

FortisBC — Custom Performance Program

The Custom Efficiency Program by FortisBC offers funding to significantly enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industrial, commercial, and agricultural facilities.
British Columbia, Canada
Habitat Acquisition Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Habitat Acquisition Grants

Support for habitat-protection property purchases
British Columbia, Canada

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Central Okanagan Foundation Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Central Okanagan Foundation Grants

Financial support for community initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
District of Sicamous Community Service Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

District of Sicamous Community Service Grant

Supports community services in Sicamous
British Columbia, Canada
Homelessness Support Service Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Homelessness Support Service Fund

Support for homelessness services and prevention initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
Sunshine Coast Prosperity Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Sunshine Coast Prosperity Fund

Supports longer-term community prosperity projects
British Columbia, Canada
FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding

Supports wildfire risk reduction projects on provincial crown land
British Columbia, Canada
Career Development
Grant and FundingClosed

Career Development

Supports career growth for B.C. artists in music.
British Columbia, Canada
Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund

BC housing fund for women and children survivors of violence
British Columbia, Canada
Indigenous Housing Capital Program
North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
Building BC - Supportive Housing Fund - Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ)
Grant and FundingClosed

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

Subsidized housing with support services across BC
British Columbia, Canada
Public Interest Law Participation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Public Interest Law Participation Fund

Supports public participation in legal proceedings
British Columbia, Canada
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants

Supports First Nations language revitalization in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Water Quality Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Water Quality Grants

Financial support for water quality projects in Shuswap watershed
British Columbia, Canada
Indigenous Labour Market Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Labour Market Fund

Supports Indigenous employment initiatives and cultural recognition.
British Columbia, Canada
Grants for Community Groups
Grant and FundingClosed

Grants for Community Groups

Support for community programs developing or expanding initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
Culture Operating Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture Operating Grant

Support for Nanaimo arts and culture non-profits
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program

BC agriculture knowledge and technology transfer program
British Columbia, Canada
Community Grants and Partnerships
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Grants and Partnerships

Support for local health projects improving mental health and chronic disease management.
British Columbia, Canada
RDN Grants - Oceanside Recreation Services Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

RDN Grants - Oceanside Recreation Services Grant

Supports community recreation and cultural initiatives with funding up to $2,500.
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants

Capital funding for Vancouver arts and cultural facilities
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Children and Youth Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Children and Youth Grants

Supports community projects for children and youth in North Vancouver
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
City of North Vancouver Community Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

City of North Vancouver Community Grants

Financial support for community organizations to improve residents' quality of life
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia

Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growth
British Columbia, Canada
Social Innovation Project Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Social Innovation Project Grants

Funding for Vancouver Black-led nonprofits building organizational capacity
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Invasive Mussel Monitoring
Grant and FundingOpen

Invasive Mussel Monitoring

Supports invasive mussel monitoring in BC lakes
British Columbia, Canada
Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program

Affordable ski or snowboard access for local youth
British Columbia, Canada

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Limited Duration Two-Year Operating Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Limited Duration Two-Year Operating Grant

Funding support for not-for-profit organizations' operating costs
British Columbia, Canada
Homelessness Services Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Homelessness Services Grants

Funding for Vancouver non-profits supporting people experiencing homelessness
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Building BC - Community Housing Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Building BC - Community Housing Fund

Funding for affordable rental housing development in British Columbia
North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
Arts Impact Grant
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Arts Impact Grant

Supports arts organizations and collectives in B.C.
British Columbia, Canada
Small Business BC
Expert AdviceClosed

Small Business BC

Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Marketing Initiatives Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Marketing Initiatives Program

Supports new community and regional marketing initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
Council Discretionary Grants
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Council Discretionary Grants

Supports community initiatives benefiting residents
Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Cultural Infrastructure Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Infrastructure Program

Supports construction and revitalization of arts and cultural facilities
British Columbia, Canada
Economic Infrastructure Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Economic Infrastructure Program

Supports major infrastructure projects boosting local and regional economies
British Columbia, Canada
Community Gaming Grants - Program Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Gaming Grants - Program Grants

Supports ongoing community programs delivered by non-profit organizations
British Columbia, Canada
Community Places Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Places Program

Supports improvement of inclusive community spaces and public facilities
British Columbia, Canada
Recreation Infrastructure Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Recreation Infrastructure Program

Supports construction and enhancement of community recreational infrastructure
British Columbia, Canada
Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Grant and FundingClosed

Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)

Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
British Columbia, Canada
Recruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills
Grant and FundingClosed

Recruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills

Supports BC agriculture workforce recruitment and skills training
British Columbia, Canada
CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspended

CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program

Funding for building electrification upgrades
British Columbia, Canada
The Amir and Yasmin Virani Family Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Amir and Yasmin Virani Family Foundation

Support for community programs empowering at-risk youth
British Columbia, Canada
Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants

Supporting inclusive, accessible capital projects for not-for-profit organizations
British Columbia, Canada
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts
British Columbia, Canada
Building BC - Building BC: Indigenous Housing Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Building BC - Building BC: Indigenous Housing Fund

Support for Indigenous housing development and operation
British Columbia, Canada
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - School-Age Care Expansion Capital Grants
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

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

Supports creation of new nonprofit licensed school-age childcare spaces
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Interactive Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Interactive Fund

Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
British Columbia, Canada
Motorola Solutions Foundation
Grant and FundingClosed

Motorola Solutions Foundation

Supports first responders and STEM education initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
CleanBC — Commercial Express Program
Grant and FundingSuspended

CleanBC — Commercial Express Program

Supports commercial building owners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
British Columbia, Canada
Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada