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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.

261 opportunities available
Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants

Restores critical caribou habitat in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Fish & Wildlife Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Fish & Wildlife Grants

Supports freshwater fish and wildlife conservation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Land Stewardship Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Land Stewardship Grants

Supports conservation land operations and maintenance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Habitat Acquisition Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Habitat Acquisition Grants

Support for habitat-protection property purchases
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Walk Bike Roll Community Partnership Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Walk Bike Roll Community Partnership Program

Supports projects promoting active travel and transit in Vancouver.
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grant Program

Supports traditional Indigenous healing and wellness activities in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environmental Legacy Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Environmental Legacy Grants

Support for conservation, habitat restoration, and stewardship
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Emergency Fund Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Emergency Fund Grant

Short-term support after natural or socio-economic disasters
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Sunshine Coast Prosperity Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Sunshine Coast Prosperity Fund

Supports longer-term community prosperity projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Community Enrichment Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Enrichment Grants

Supports community programs and services in the Comox Valley
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Kamloops Climate Action Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Kamloops Climate Action Grant

Financial aid for community-based climate initiatives in Kamloops
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Partnerships
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Partnerships

Supports community programming with meaningful social impact
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Social Enterprise Fund
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

Social Enterprise Fund

Support to launch and grow social enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Homelessness Support Service Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Homelessness Support Service Fund

Support for homelessness services and prevention initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Community Project/Event Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Project/Event Grant Program

Support for community initiatives that enhance residents' quality of life and community pride.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Marketing Initiatives Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Marketing Initiatives Program

Supports new community and regional marketing initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC Hydro GO Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Hydro GO Fund

Support for vulnerable community members through local services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Kapwa Strong Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Kapwa Strong Fund

Support for community recovery and healing initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)

Supports collaborative water conservation and quality solutions
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Work Experience Opportunities Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Work Experience Opportunities Grant

Supports paid work placements for income assistance recipients in BC
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC Conservation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Conservation Fund

Financial support for land and freshwater conservation projects in British Columbia.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Iris Energy Community Grants Program

Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants

Supports projects addressing racism, hate, and intercultural understanding
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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International Decade for People of African Descent (IDPAD) Youth Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

International Decade for People of African Descent (IDPAD) Youth Grant Program

Supporting Black youth leadership and community empowerment in Victoria
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Restorative Justice
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Restorative Justice

Funding for crime prevention and restorative justice projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Crime Prevention
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Crime Prevention

Provides funding for crime prevention projects in BC
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund

Supports community sports programs increasing participation and inclusion.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Participation Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Participation Grant

Support for amateur sports organizations' recovery efforts
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Youth & Education Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Youth & Education Grant

Supports small youth education and capacity-building projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Research & Environment
Grant and FundingClosed

Research & Environment

Support for small regional conservation and research projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Biosphere Research Award
Grant and FundingClosed

Biosphere Research Award

Supports conservation research for local ecosystems
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
TC Christmas Fund Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

TC Christmas Fund Grant

Direct support for families in need
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Nanaimo Foundation - Book of Giving Opportunities
Grant and FundingOpen

Nanaimo Foundation - Book of Giving Opportunities

Donor-directed support for local community projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nanaimo Foundation - Give Where You Live Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nanaimo Foundation - Give Where You Live Fund

Supports local charitable capital and pilot initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding

Financial support for BC family and group child-care providers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Research Development Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Research Development Grants

Support for Indigenous health research development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant

Support sharing Indigenous-led research findings in communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Social Policy Capital Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Policy Capital Grants

Financial aid for social infrastructure development projects in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Social Meals Enhancement Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Meals Enhancement Grant

Supports social engagement and nutritious meal services for seniors.
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)

Financial support for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $40,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Participatory Action Research Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Participatory Action Research Grants

Support for collaborative health research addressing social determinants in BC communities.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Project Assistance
Grant and FundingOpen

Project Assistance

Financial support for arts and cultural projects and activities.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Port of Vancouver - Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Port of Vancouver - Community Grants

Funds community initiatives in port-area communities across five priorities
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Project Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Project Grants

Financial support for regional community projects benefiting the public.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants

Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Beem Foundation
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Beem Foundation

Supports community impact through wellbeing, education, and financial wellness
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Stewardship Seed Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Stewardship Seed Funding

Seed funding for watershed stewardship and stream enhancement projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
LEVEL BIPOC Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

LEVEL BIPOC Grants

Multi-year operating support for BIPOC-led organizations
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
Grant and FundingOpen

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program

Support Indigenous cultural heritage knowledge transmission
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant

Supports innovative community projects serving Port Coquitlam residents
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program

Supports organizations addressing social issues in Vancouver neighborhoods
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Cold Weather Preparedness Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Cold Weather Preparedness Grant

Supports extreme-cold preparedness and response for vulnerable residents
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces

Supports capital improvements and planning for cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Supportive Housing Capital Grant program
Grant and FundingClosed

Supportive Housing Capital Grant program

Funds capital improvements for non-profit supportive housing sites
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects