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Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants
Capacity building for youth violence prevention programs
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This funding provides up to $20,000 for a one-year capacity-building project. It supports non-profit agencies to strengthen youth violence prevention through staff development, collaboration among youth-serving organizations, and improved processes and systems that support equitable access to early prevention services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Vancouver
- 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
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capacity-building initiatives that strengthen youth violence prevention programming.
- Staff development to improve organizational ability to address youth violence.
- Projects that strengthen collaboration between youth-serving agencies.
- Improvements to organizational processes and systems that support equitable access to early youth violence prevention services and programs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit societies
- Community service organizations
- Co-operatives
- Social enterprises wholly owned by a non-profit
- Registered charities
- First Nations Bands
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not registered as an eligible entity and do not have an eligible fiscal sponsor.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Vancouver (alignment required with the City of Vancouver Youth Safety and Violence Prevention Strategy).
Additional information
- Applicants may work with a fiscal sponsor to meet the required registration status.
- Capacity-building initiatives must align with at least one Focus Area in the City of Vancouver Youth Safety and Violence Prevention Strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants. 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.
What is the Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants?
This funding provides up to $20,000 for a one-year capacity-building project. It supports non-profit agencies to strengthen youth violence prevention through staff development, collaboration among youth-serving organizations, and improved processes and systems that support equitable access to early prevention services.
How much funding can be received?
Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants program?
To be eligible for the Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants program, you must:
Registered non-profit, charity, or First Nations Band
Capacity-building for youth violence prevention
Aligns with City of Vancouver focus areas
What expenses are eligible under Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants?
Capacity-building initiatives that strengthen youth violence prevention programming.
Staff development to improve organizational ability to address youth violence.
Projects that strengthen collaboration between youth-serving agencies.
Improvements to organizational processes and systems that support equitable access to early youth violence prevention services and programs.
Where is the Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants available?
The Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants?
Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants is funded by City of Vancouver
