
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 FundingClosedCrystal Gala Foundation — General Funding
Supports breast health and cancer care initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedArmstrong Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedArchitecture Foundation of British Columbia — Architectural Awards of Excellence
Recognizes excellence in architecture and design
Grant and FundingOpenPacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award
Funding for innovative adult literacy programs - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Mulgrave Financial Assistance
Needs-based tuition support for Mulgrave families 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Whistler Healthcare Foundation Community Grant Funding Program
Funding for local health care initiatives 
Grant and FundingOpenLivestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)
Support for animal tissue waste disposal in BC
Grant and FundingClosedResearch & Environment
Support for small regional conservation and research projects
Grant and FundingClosedCapital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Grant and FundingOpenAllen and Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation
Funding for local volunteer-driven community charities
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous Housing Capital Program
Alberta Ministry of Seniors and Housing, Municipality of North Cowichan, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc. (NICHI)Funding for Indigenous housing projects in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpenRecreation Infrastructure Program
Supports construction and enhancement of community recreational infrastructure
Grant and FundingOpenViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program
Ferry travel support for disability sport participants
Grant and FundingClosedEnvironmental Legacy Grants
Support for conservation, habitat restoration, and stewardship- Grant and FundingClosed
Irene Cooper Educational Trust
Bursary support for veterinary and medical studies
Grant and FundingOpenNanaimo Foundation - Give Where You Live Fund
Supports local charitable capital and pilot initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
Supports capital improvements and planning for cultural spaces
Grant and FundingOpenThe Land for Wildlife Fund
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Grant and FundingClosedRenter Services Grants
Supports non-profit initiatives to improve rental housing outcomes
Grant and FundingClosedPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant
Supports community capital improvements and specialized equipment
Grant and FundingClosedChildcare Program Development Grants
Supports non-profits in developing or expanding licensed childcare programs
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program in British Columbia
Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growth
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Project/Event Grant Program
Support for community-focused local initiatives

Grant and FundingClosedRDN Grants - Oceanside Community Safety Grants
Funding for local community safety initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Fort St. John - Grants in Aid
Supports community programs and facilities for residents
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHeating System Maintenance Rebates - Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience Program
Heating maintenance rebates for Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingClosedTreaty Related Measures (TRM) Program
Funding for treaty negotiation consultation projects
Grant and FundingClosedKootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Funding for community projects and initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenPAC and DPAC Grants - for Parent Advisory Councils
Funding for PAC and DPAC school community projects

Grant and FundingClosedThe ChariTree Foundation 2025 Camp Tree Planting & Environmental Education Grant
Funding for camp tree planting and environmental education
Grant and FundingClosedBC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative
Supports large-scale agriculture projects with regional impact
Grant and FundingClosedCore Support Grants (CSG)
Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosedFalls prevention and healthy aging grant
Supports falls prevention and healthy aging initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenVolunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant
Funding for enhancing volunteer coordination and support for seniors
Grant and FundingClosedEconomic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Building Economic Development Capacity
Funding for regional economic development capacity
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Conservation Fund
Supports community-led conservation for fish and wildlifeDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Support for BC business scale-up initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Action Initiative (CAI) - Capacity Building Grant for First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Urban Indigenous led Bed-based Treatment and Recovery Operators
Capacity building support for Indigenous-led recovery operators
Grant and FundingClosedStrong Roots Community Grant Program
Supports community-led resilience and sustainability projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Shukhar Philanthropic Foundation — Student Sponsorship and Family Welfare
Support for students and vulnerable families in Gujarat
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedBravery Foundation — Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine
Humanitarian support for Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians
Grant and FundingClosedOslo International Summer School Bursary
Financial support for Oslo Summer School students
Grant and FundingClosedSurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants
Funding for Surrey community nonprofit projects
Grant and FundingClosedBCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program
Funding for arts and cultural space development
- Grant and FundingClosed
2022 Rotaract Club of Victoria Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship for community-minded students
Grant and FundingClosedTheatre Rental Grant Program
Supports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentals- Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Raven Outcomes — Indigenous Outcomes Fund
Indigenous-led outcomes finance for community solutions 
Grant and FundingOpenCapital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants
Funds infrastructure improvements for licensed childcare facilities in Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosedCommunities and Artists Shifting Culture
Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact
Grant and FundingOpenColumbia Basin Wildfire Resiliency Initiative
Supports wildfire resiliency projects in the Columbia Basin
Grant and FundingOpenChildcare Program Stabilization Grants
Supports non-profit childcare centres facing financial hardship in Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund
Funding for women’s supportive housing operations
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Gaming Grants - Program Grants
Supports ongoing community programs delivered by non-profit organizations
Grant and FundingClosedWater Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Supports collaborative water conservation and quality solutions
Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Grants - Programming & Project Assistance Grants
Funding for arts and culture projects
Grant and FundingOpenSmall-scale Ecosystem Grants
Funding for small-scale ecosystem restoration projects- Grant and FundingClosed
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Grant and FundingOpenHIV Community Wellness Initiative
Supports community-led HIV wellness initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedNature and climate grant program
Support for habitat restoration and carbon storage
Grant and FundingClosedYouth & Education Grant
Supports small youth education and capacity-building projects

Grant and FundingClosedRegional Cultural Project Grants
Funding for regional arts and culture projects
Grant and FundingClosedWorkforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)
Funding for BC workforce research and planning
Grant and FundingClosedCall for letter of intent
Funding for community dementia intervention projects
Grant and FundingOpenMarketing Initiatives Program
Supports new community and regional marketing initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Grants Program - Cultural Operating Funding Program (COF)
Core support for Vancouver arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Awareness Program
Supports awareness and preservation of British Columbia heritage resources
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program
Supports conservation and seismic upgrades of designated heritage buildings
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding Safer Communities Program - Youth Engagement Project Grants
Supports youth-led safety and belonging initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedSpruce Credit Union Legacy Grant
Funding for new Prince George community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedStudent clubs on animal welfare
Funding for animal welfare student club activities
Grant and FundingClosedCanada-BC (CBCHB) Housing Benefit
Rental support for eligible households in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedWhistler Blackcomb Foundation - Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Envirofund
Funding for environmental projects in Sea to Sky
Grant and FundingClosedBC Hydro Home Renovation Bonus Rebates
Rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Healing and Wellness Grant Program
Funding for Indigenous healing and wellness programs
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Spartan Foundation — Student-Athlete Scholarships
Support for student-athlete scholarships and development