Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants
Last Update: September 2, 2025
Vancouver, BC
Supports non-profits building youth violence prevention capacity
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Funds Providers
Program status
Closed
Overview
The Building Safer Communities Program (BSCP) – Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants provide up to $20,000 for non-profit agencies to strengthen their ability to deliver youth violence prevention programs. Eligible activities include staff development, fostering collaboration among youth-serving organizations, and improving systems to support equitable access to early intervention services.
Financing terms and conditions
- Funding is provided as a 1-year project grant.
- Maximum financial assistance of up to $20,000 per grant for Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants.
Activities funded
- Projects that enhance the ability of non-profit organizations to deliver youth violence prevention programs.
- Initiatives focused on staff development to strengthen youth-serving services.
- Projects that foster collaboration between organizations supporting youth.
- Activities aimed at improving internal processes and systems for better access to early youth violence prevention programs.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 18,000
Launching mentorship program between youth-serving and newcomer agencies
$ 18,000
Training youth workers in trauma-informed violence prevention approaches
$ 17,000
Launching a youth peer-led anti-violence ambassador initiative
$ 18,500
Creating a culturally responsive youth violence prevention toolkit
$ 19,500
Creating a youth-serving agency collaboration network platform
$ 20,000
Developing resources to improve equitable service intake processes
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a non-profit agency.
- The organization must propose a project aimed at improving its ability to deliver youth violence prevention programs.
- The project must focus on enhancing staff development, strengthening collaboration between youth-serving agencies, or improving organizational processes and systems to ensure equitable access to early youth violence prevention services and programs.
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit agencies delivering youth violence prevention programs
- Community-based organizations focused on youth safety and well-being in Vancouver
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations located in Vancouver, British Columbia.
How to apply
1
Review the information package
- Review the information package, which includes program focus areas, eligibility criteria, funding guidelines, eligible expenses, application process, and important dates
2
Download the budget template
- Download the budget template from the program's website
3
Contact a planner by email
- Email a planner at socialpolicygrants@vancouver.ca to discuss your project idea
- Include "BSCP grants" in the email subject line
4
Prepare your application documents
- Prepare your application according to the information package and using the budget template
5
Submit application via VanApply
- Submit your application through VanApply
Additional information
- Projects should focus on enhancing organizational capacity through staff development or improved collaboration among youth-serving agencies.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact a program planner in advance to discuss their project ideas.
- Applicants must use specific templates provided for budgeting as part of the application process.
- Application submissions are completed through the VanApply online system.
Contacts
socialpolicygrants@vancouver.ca
604-873-7005
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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