This program provides funding to help schools support children in need in British Columbia. It prioritizes food and basic necessities, and may also support field trips, activities, mentoring, literacy, and technology when designated donor funding is available.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : October 15, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Location

British Columbia

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Primary and Secondary Education
Children and Youth Organizations

Target groups

Children & youth

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Providing food and basic necessities to children in need
Providing clothing and essential items to children in need
Supporting student field trips (when designated donor funding is available)
Supporting student activities, mentoring, literacy, or technology initiatives (when designated donor funding is available)

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 7,500

School pantry and weekend food packs for vulnerable students

$ 6,200

Winter clothing and hygiene kits to reduce student hardship

Eligibility

The applicant must be recognized as a “qualified donee” under the Canadian Income Tax Act.
The funded project must benefit children in British Columbia.

Who is eligible?

Schools in British Columbia
School boards in British Columbia
Organizations recognized as “qualified donees” under the Canadian Income Tax Act

Who is not eligible

Organizations that are not recognized as “qualified donees” under the Canadian Income Tax Act
Projects that do not benefit children in British Columbia

Eligible expenses

Food and basic necessities for children in need
Clothing and other essential items for children in need

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia

Processing and Agreement

Applications are assessed and funding decisions are made in mid to late January.

Additional information

Due to increased demand, requests focused on food and basic necessities are prioritized.
Grant decisions are made in mid to late January.
Requests for field trips, activities, mentoring, literacy, and technology are considered only when designated donor funding is available.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Adopt-A-School Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Adopt-A-School. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.