Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Ames Family Foundation
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Ames Family Foundation provides a $5,000 bursary for youth from government care in British Columbia pursuing post-secondary education. Administered by the BC Foster Parents Association, this annual program supports former youth in care (under CCO, TCO, Voluntary Care Agreement or Youth Agreement) who are 19+ and enrolled or planning to enroll in a post-secondary program. The foundation prioritizes equity-deserving applicants including Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ identified individuals, and persons with disabilities. View Ames Family Foundation's website for more information.
About Ames Family Foundation
What is the mission of Ames Family Foundation?
To provide financial support through bursaries to youth from government care in British Columbia who are pursuing post-secondary education, with a focus on supporting equity-deserving individuals including Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ identified persons, and persons with disabilities.
What type of organization is Ames Family Foundation?
Ames Family Foundation is a Foundation.
What is Ames Family Foundation's official website?
Ames Family Foundation's official website is https://bcfosterparents.ca/form-ames-family-foundation-bursary/.
What else should I know about Ames Family Foundation?
Role of the Ames Family Foundation in the Funding Ecosystem
The Ames Family Foundation operates as a private charitable foundation providing direct financial support to vulnerable youth in British Columbia. Through its partnership with the BC Foster Parents Association (BCFPA), the foundation administers a dedicated bursary program for youth transitioning from government care to post-secondary education.
General Evaluation Criteria for Applications
Bursaries are awarded based on financial need, individual circumstances, and academic and career goals. The foundation explicitly encourages applications from equity-deserving populations, particularly Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQ+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, and those experiencing intersecting forms of discrimination.
Eligibility Requirements
- Former youth in care under a Continuing Custody Order (CCO) or Temporary Custody Order (TCO), Voluntary Care Agreement, Special Care Agreement, or Youth Agreement in BC under the Child, Family and Community Services Act
- 19 years or older by the application deadline
- Current BC resident
- Currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a secondary, post-secondary academic, technical, or vocational program at a recognized public or registered private post-secondary institution
Application Process
Applicants must submit a letter of confirmation verifying enrollment at an accredited BC institution and two reference letters (one must be from a non-family member). Applications are accepted annually between May 1-31. Results are communicated within four weeks of notification.