Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Municipality of North Cowichan

Q: What is the mission of Municipality of North Cowichan?

The Municipality of North Cowichan aims to support community well-being and development by providing targeted financial assistance to local non-profit societies whose activities benefit residents, particularly in tourism, economic development, social and environmental services, sports, and arts and culture.

Q: What type of organization is Municipality of North Cowichan?

Municipality of North Cowichan is a Municipal government.

Q: What is Municipality of North Cowichan's official website?

Municipality of North Cowichan's official website is https://www.northcowichan.ca/municipal-hall/finances/grant-aid.

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

The Municipality of North Cowichan, a local government in British Columbia, operates a Grant-in-Aid program that provides annual financial assistance to eligible non-profit societies serving North Cowichan residents. Funding supports tourism, economic development, social and environmental services, sports, arts and culture through capital, operating, and special event grants. View Municipality of North Cowichan's website for more information.

Content last updated: February 25, 2026

List of grants and funding offered by Municipality of North Cowichan

10 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen

Home Renovation Savings Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Enbridge Inc., Municipality of North Cowichan, Save on Energy (SOE)

Rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades in Ontario

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 12,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed

Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) Program

New Relationship Trust, Municipality of North Cowichan

Supports renewable and clean energy projects in remote communities

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed

ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund

ChildCareBC, Municipality of North Cowichan, Government of British Columbia (BC)

Supports creation of new licensed child care spaces

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Housing Capital Program

Alberta Ministry of Seniors and Housing, Municipality of North Cowichan, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc. (NICHI)

Supports affordable Indigenous housing development.

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen

FortisBC — Custom Performance Program

FortisBC, Municipality of North Cowichan

The Custom Efficiency Program by FortisBC offers funding to significantly enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industrial, commercial, and agricultural facilities.

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed

Building BC - Women’s Transition Housing Fund

BC Housing, British Columbia Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (BCH), Municipality of North Cowichan

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed

Building BC - Community Housing Fund

BC Housing, British Columbia Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (BCH), Municipality of North Cowichan

Funding for affordable rental housing development in British Columbia

Eligible Funding

From $171,211 to $178,059

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen

Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding

Government of British Columbia (BC), Municipality of North Cowichan

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

Grant and FundingOpen

Community Grants

Our Food Future Guelph-Wellington, City of Guelph, City of Woodstock, City of Peterborough, Norfolk County, Municipality of West Grey, Loyalist Township, Township of Rideau Lakes, AIMCo Foundation for Financial Education (AIMCo), Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation (PFPF), Municipality of North Cowichan

Supports community initiatives that improve residents’ quality of life

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 15,000 $

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed

Supportive Housing Capital Grant program

City of Vancouver, Municipality of North Cowichan

Funds capital improvements for non-profit supportive housing sites

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Types of eligible projects

About Municipality of North Cowichan

What is the mission of Municipality of North Cowichan?

What type of organization is Municipality of North Cowichan?

What is Municipality of North Cowichan's official website?

What else should I know about Municipality of North Cowichan?

The Municipality of North Cowichan is a local government in British Columbia that administers an annual Grant-in-Aid program to support community-serving non-profit organizations. This program, enabled under Section 263(1)(c) of the Local Government Act, allows Council to provide financial assistance for the benefit of residents across North Cowichan.

Role of the Grant-in-Aid program

The Grant-in-Aid program provides municipal funding to registered societies and qualifying associations that operate within the municipality or deliver services that primarily benefit North Cowichan residents. Grants can be used for capital projects, ongoing operating needs, or one-off special events, giving community groups flexibility to address local priorities.

Funding priorities and sectors

North Cowichan targets several key categories through this program:

Tourism initiatives that attract visitors and support the local visitor economy
Economic development projects that strengthen local businesses and employment
Social and environmental services that support community well-being and sustainability
Sports groups, including assistance with travel for high-level competitions representing North Cowichan
Arts and culture organizations, festivals and cultural programming

Each year, Council approves a list of recipient organizations and grant amounts through the municipal Financial Plan, with examples including historical societies, chambers of commerce, arts councils, social service agencies and community associations.

General eligibility and assessment

Applicants must generally be located in North Cowichan or primarily serve its residents, show sound financial and administrative management, demonstrate financial need, comply with municipal bylaws, and be registered under the BC Society Act or Cooperative Association Act. Applications that meet these mandatory criteria are then evaluated on program or project quality and merit, organizational capacity, and community engagement and impact, using detailed scoring criteria set out in the municipality’s Grant-in-Aid Policy.

Program administration and cycle

Organizations must apply annually using the official Grant-in-Aid application form, typically due by October 15. The Committee of the Whole reviews eligible applications and makes recommendations to Council, which confirms funding through the adoption of the annual Financial Plan. Limited funds may also be reserved for extraordinary, one-time requests received mid-year.

Grants are generally disbursed after the Financial Plan is adopted, usually after May 15. Council may place conditions on funding, such as requiring receipts or reports on how the money was used, and can invite recipient organizations to present outcomes at Council meetings. Through this structured process, North Cowichan’s Grant-in-Aid program acts as a key municipal tool to support non-profit initiatives and community development across the region.