Grant and Funding Programs Offered by United Way British Columbia
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Content last updated: February 3, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by United Way British Columbia
15 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant
Funding for enhancing volunteer coordination and support for seniors
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Critical Food Infrastructure Grant
Supports initiatives enhancing access to traditional and regional foods
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
School Food Infrastructure Grant
Supports infrastructure upgrades for school food programs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant
Supports community food systems resilience to climate change
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

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

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

Grant and FundingOpen
Anti-Racism Impact Grant
Supports community anti-racism initiatives and diversity programs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Investment Grants
Funding for community-based youth mental health programs in Vancouver Island regions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Emergency Response Grants
Financial aid for community emergency responses to wildfires and disasters.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Aging in Motion (AIM): Transportation Supports & Innovations Enhancement Grant
Funding supports transportation projects for vulnerable seniors to meet daily and health needs.
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
School’s Out Summer
Supports summer enrichment programs for children facing barriers with public funding.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Reaching Home
Supports community initiatives to reduce homelessness through flexible funding.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

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