
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 FundingOpenCommunity Places Program
Supports improvement of inclusive community spaces and public facilities
Grant and FundingOpenProvincial Funding for French Language Services
Funding for French-language community services
Grant and FundingOpenThe Amir and Yasmin Virani Family Foundation
Support for community programs empowering at-risk youth
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Enhancement Grants
Matching funding for local community improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedRDN Grants - Electoral Area 'A' Recreation and Culture Grants
Funding for local recreation and culture organizations
Grant and FundingClosedFood Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
Grant and FundingOpenViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Participation Grant
Funding for amateur sport recovery in British Columbia
- Grant and FundingClosed
UMC Charity Grant Program
Funding for registered Canadian charities and athletic associations
Grant and FundingOpenCapital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants
Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities
Grant and FundingClosedRefrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations
Rebates for refrigeration equipment upgrades- Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency support for Holocaust survivors
Emergency aid for Holocaust survivors in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedSONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA Post-Secondary Bursary
Post-secondary bursary for full-time Canadian students
Grant and FundingClosedCentral Okanagan Bursary And Scholarship Society — General Funding
Scholarships and bursaries for Central Okanagan students
Grant and FundingOpenEconomic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Supporting Business Resilience & Growth
Supports business growth in Southern Interior BC
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Priorities Grants
Indigenous-led funding for Salt Spring Island initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund
Supports community-university partnership projects in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Action Initiative (CAI) - Youth Wellness Grant
Funding for youth grief and bereavement support
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenGenome Funding Opportunities
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
Grant and FundingOpenBC Conservation and Biodiversity Awards
Supports conservation initiatives in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenNorth Cowichan Energy Step Code Incentive Program Rebate
Rebates for energy-efficient residential buildings
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Theatre Society Legacy Fund Grant
Support inclusive arts development and mentorship- Grant and FundingClosed
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Grant and FundingClosedSurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund
Supports community projects and operating costs
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants
Supports First Nations language revitalization in British Columbia
- Grant and FundingClosed
Chacko and Lize Simon Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for low-income students in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant
Supports employment initiatives for people with lived experience of mental health or substance use.
Grant and FundingClosedSurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play
Funding for outdoor play projects in Surrey
Grant and FundingClosedGrants to organizations for animal welfare
Funding for innovative animal welfare projects
Grant and FundingClosedSupporting distress centres during the COVID-19 pandemic
Support for distress centres responding to COVID-19
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTali's Fund — Research and Family Support
Support for childhood brain cancer research and families
Grant and FundingClosedWater Quality Grants
Financial support for water quality projects in Shuswap watershed
Grant and FundingClosedBCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
Supports arts circulation and touring activities
Grant and FundingClosedCleanBC Industry Fund - Emissions Performance Request for Proposals
Supports industrial emissions reductions using commercial technologies- Grant and FundingClosed
The Aki Latvala Foundation — General Funding
Funding for charities serving children and youth
Grant and FundingClosedWork Experience Opportunities Grant
Funding for inclusive paid work experience placements- Grant and FundingClosed
Wilson 5 Foundation — General Funding
Funding for conservation, parks and public art 
Grant and FundingClosedKnowledge and Technology Transfer Program
Knowledge transfer for B.C. agriculture businesses
Grant and FundingOpenSocial Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program
Supports organizations addressing social issues in Vancouver neighborhoods

Grant and FundingOpenEconomic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital
Supports internships and research partnerships in Southern Interior BC
Grant and FundingClosedDomestic Industry Initiatives
Funding for strategic creative industry initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCanadian Rugby Foundation — General Rugby Funding
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedGas absorption heat pump rebates for non-profit organizations
Rebates for non-profit heat pump installations
Grant and FundingClosedPlanH - Healthy Public Policy Grants
Support for local healthy public policy development
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSocial Enterprise Fund
Support to launch and grow social enterprises
Grant and FundingClosedInvesting in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund
Funding for low-carbon community infrastructure
Grant and FundingOpenClimate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant
Funding for climate-resilient community food systems
Grant and FundingOpenLanguage Grants
Supports Indigenous language revitalization activities in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Funding for forest-sector community training needs
Grant and FundingClosedHeating System Optimization for Non-Profit Organizations
Rebates for heating system efficiency upgrades
Grant and FundingClosedBill Millerd Artist Fund
Funding for B.C. theatre artists’ professional growth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHeritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program
Supports collaborative reconciliation projects with Indigenous communities in heritage
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Climate Action Grants
Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenArts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
Grant and FundingClosedBC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund Grants
Support for local artists creating or performing art
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding to recover Canada’s aerospace sector in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Core funding for Vancouver cultural organizations
Grant and FundingClosedGolden & District Community Foundation Community Grant Program
Supports community improvement programs and local initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenBC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant
Support spay and neuter projects to reduce overpopulation
Grant and FundingOpenCoast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding
Annual support for stewardship operations
Grant and FundingOpenB.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)
Government financial assistance for workforce skills training in British Columbia
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenPacifiCan — Lytton Business Restart Program
Supports business recovery and revitalization in Lytton, BC
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program
Supports heritage conservation, awareness, and planning initiatives in BC
Grant and FundingOpenPort of Vancouver - Indigenous community fund
Funding for Indigenous community projects and events
Grant and FundingClosedCondo and Apartment Rebate Program
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Grant and FundingOpenFESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding
Supports wildfire risk reduction in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream
Funding for Indigenous workforce training and supports
Grant and FundingClosedFish & Wildlife Grants
Supports freshwater fish and wildlife conservation projects
Grant and FundingClosedResponsive Community Grants
Supports community projects addressing local current needs
Grant and FundingClosedCleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals
Support for industrial clean technology demonstrations in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedFree Energy Saving Kit
Free home energy-saving support for eligible households
Grant and FundingClosedCelebrate Canada — Special Initiative: Soccer-themed activities for Canada Day 2026
Funding for soccer-themed Canada Day activities
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosedKids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities
Research support for children with disabilities
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Justice Grants
Funding for Indigenous-led community justice initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedLittle Flower Academy Foundation — General Funding
Supports fundraising for LFA’s future
Grant and FundingClosedThe Carol Morgan Memorial Prize
Support for veterinary ethics and animal welfare training
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Partnerships
Supports community programming with meaningful social impact
Grant and FundingClosedSchool Food Grants
Funding for healthy, culturally appropriate school-day meals in Vancouver schools
Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants
Support for community public art projects
Grant and FundingClosedPrince George & Region Prosperity Fund
Supports poverty reduction and social inclusion initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program
Supports conservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of heritage resources
Grant and FundingOpen2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants
Funding for overdose awareness community events
Grant and FundingOpenParticipatory Action Research Grants
Funding for participatory health research in BC
Grant and FundingOpenProject Assistance
Financial support for arts and cultural projects and activities.- Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC — Go Electric Other Rebates
Point-of-sale rebates for specialty zero-emission vehicles 