
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.
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenSupports coordinated avian influenza research across sectors
Grant and FundingOpenFirst Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
Support Indigenous cultural heritage knowledge transmission
Grant and FundingClosedInteractive Fund
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
Grant and FundingClosedCoastal GasLink Community Fund
Supports community-based projects that build local resilience
Grant and FundingOpenViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund
Supports coach and official training in northern BC
Grant and FundingClosedMulticulturalism and Anti-Racism Grants
Supports anti-racism and intercultural community projects
Grant and FundingClosedVision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program
Improve community road safety for all users
Grant and FundingClosedBee BC Program
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Grant and FundingOpenSocial Policy Capital Grants
Capital funding for social infrastructure improvements
Grant and FundingClosedBuy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Grant and FundingClosedCMTN Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Student awards and bursaries for CMTN learners
Grant and FundingClosedKimberley & District Community Foundation Grant
Community funding for local projects and events
Grant and FundingClosedSunshine Coast Prosperity Fund
Supports longer-term community prosperity projects
Grant and FundingOpenEconomic Infrastructure Program
Supports major infrastructure projects boosting local and regional economies
Grant and FundingOpenViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Community Sport Program Development Fund
Funding for community sport participation in BC
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant
Supports arts and heritage initiatives for local residents
Other SupportOpenDoing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Opportunities to sell to the Government of British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedHomelessness Services Grants
Funding for Vancouver non-profits supporting people experiencing homelessness
Grant and FundingClosedBC Aviation Council — Scholarship Program
Scholarships for aviation and aerospace training
Grant and FundingClosed2022 Bishop's Appeal Parish Community Building Grants
Supports parish community-building projectsAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingOpenCultural Operating Funding (COF)
Supports Vancouver non-profit arts and cultural organizations' operations
Expert AdviceOpenSociété de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique
Government of British Columbia (BC), Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDÉCB)Support for Francophone SMEs in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Grants and Partnerships
Support for local health projects improving mental health and chronic disease management.
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonRespiratory Grants
Support respiratory equipment, research, training, and care programs
Grant and FundingOpenBuilding Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants
Capacity building for youth violence prevention programs
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants
Supporting inclusive, accessible capital projects for not-for-profit organizations
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedBurcity International Development & Welfare Foundation — Community Support Programs
Community support for education and healthcare
Grant and FundingOpenPacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedPublic Art Grants
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
Other SupportClosedTransit Shelter Advertising Program
Free advertising space for Vancouver non-profit arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedPre-Employment Certificate Program
Supports job-readiness certificate training
Grant and FundingOpenArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts
Support for arts programming in BC schools
Grant and FundingClosedOutdoor Recreation Fund
Supports community outdoor recreation in natural settings
Grant and FundingClosedPacific Academy Foundation Scholarship
Support for talented youth in arts or sports
- Grant and FundingOpen
George Ross Legacy Stewardship Program
Funding for stewardship projects in Metro Vancouver parks 
Grant and FundingOpenLimited Duration Two-Year Operating Grant
Funding support for not-for-profit organizations' operating costs- Grant and FundingClosed
Spark Women’s Leadership Endowment Fund — Spark Women’s Leadership Educational Bursary
Educational support for women in Northeastern BC
Grant and FundingClosedHarvey Sohi Foundation — General Funding
Education and hardship support program
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British ColumbiaDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedPenticton Hospital Auxiliary — General Community Support and Fundraising
Community support and hospital fundraising initiative- Grant and FundingClosed
Bayshore Foundation for Empowered Living — General Funding
Matching donations for charitable community support
Grant and FundingOpenRDN Grants - Oceanside Recreation Services Grant
Funding for local recreation and community projects
Grant and FundingOpenEmergency Fund Grant
Community Foundation of Whistler, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba (FCMM), Centre Jeunesse de l’Estrie Foundation (FCJE)Short-term support after natural or socio-economic disasters
Grant and FundingOpenNanaimo Foundation - Book of Giving Opportunities
Donor-directed support for local community projects
Grant and FundingClosedSports for Kids Grant
Supports inclusive youth sport participation in Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Healing and Wellness Grants
Supports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants
Supports non-profits building youth violence prevention capacity
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces
Grant and FundingClosedSocial Innovation Project Grants
Funding for Vancouver Black-led nonprofits building organizational capacity
Grant and FundingClosedNorthern Healthy Communities Fund
Supports community readiness for rapid economic development
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant
Support arts and heritage initiatives for residents
Grant and FundingClosedCommercial Product Rebate Program for non-profit organizations - heat pumps and heat pump water heaters
Rebates for efficient heating and water systems
Grant and FundingClosedKnowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant
Support sharing Indigenous-led research findings in communities
Grant and FundingOpenWildlife Conservation
Support for wildlife conservation initiatives in British Columbia
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenKootenay Savings Community Foundation
Funding for nonprofit community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants
Capital support for Vancouver cultural spaces
Grant and FundingClosedSt. George's School Foundation — General Funding
Support for school programs and facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedWestern Front — Artist Residencies and Programming
Curated artist residencies and production support
Grant and FundingClosedWalk Bike Roll Community Partnership Program
Funding for active travel in Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosedHousing & Homelessness Grants
Funding for housing and homelessness initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream
Funding for training to address workforce shortages
Grant and FundingClosedPublic Interest Law Participation Fund
Supports public participation in BC public interest lawFind tailored funding for your business
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Grant and FundingOpenEls for Autism Canada — Grants
Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedFunding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants
Funding for PAC and DPAC student enrichment
Grant and FundingClosedHastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program
Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise
Grant and FundingClosedChildcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver
Grant and FundingOpenWhistler Blackcomb Foundation - General Funding
Funding for Sea to Sky community projects
Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants
Funding for community events and arts festivals
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenSummer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Summer bursaries for student farm and fisheries work
Grant and FundingClosedElectric Laundry Equipment Rebates for Non-Profit Organizations
Rebate for eligible commercial laundry equipment
Grant and FundingClosedProstate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program
Supporting innovative prostate cancer research by BC investigators
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedBC Hydro GO Fund
Support for vulnerable community members through local services
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedStudent emergency financial assistance
Emergency support for students in financial hardship
Other SupportOpenFrancophone economic development in British Columbia
Francophone business support in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedResearch Development Grants
Support for Indigenous health research development activities
Grant and FundingClosedChildcare Enhancement Grant program
Supports non-profit childcare programs for high-need Vancouver families
- Grant and FundingOpen
Vancity enviroFund™ Program
Supports projects that cut waste and carbon emissions