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Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants
Capacity building for youth violence prevention
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $20,000 for one-year capacity-building projects that support youth violence prevention. The program funds staff development, stronger collaboration between youth-serving agencies, and process or systems improvements that help improve 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 projects that strengthen youth violence prevention services.
- Staff development for organizations working with youth.
- Improving collaboration between youth-serving agencies.
- Improving processes and systems to support equitable access to early prevention services.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit societies
- Community service organizations
- Co-operatives
- Non-profit-owned social enterprises
- Registered charities
- First Nations Bands
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not registered as an eligible non-profit society, charity, or First Nations Band
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver
Selection criteria
- Alignment with at least one focus area of the City of Vancouver Youth Safety and Violence Prevention Strategy.
- Clear explanation of how the project addresses identified priorities.
Additional information
- Applicants may use a fiscal sponsor if they are not an eligible registered organization.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants Program
What is the Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants?
Provides up to $20,000 for one-year capacity-building projects that support youth violence prevention. The program funds staff development, stronger collaboration between youth-serving agencies, and process or systems improvements that help improve 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 eligible organization
Project aligned with Vancouver strategy
Youth violence prevention focus
What expenses are eligible under Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants?
Capacity-building projects that strengthen youth violence prevention services.
Staff development for organizations working with youth.
Improving collaboration between youth-serving agencies.
Improving processes and systems to support equitable access to early prevention services.
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