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Building Safer Communities Program - Youth Engagement Project Grants

Q: Who is eligible for the Building Safer Communities Program - Youth Engagement Project Grants program?

To be eligible for the Building Safer Communities Program - Youth Engagement Project Grants program, you must: Eligible non-profit/charity/First Nations Band Youth-led, peer-to-peer project Focus on safety, belonging, youth violence prevention

Q: Where is the Building Safer Communities Program - Youth Engagement Project Grants available?

The Building Safer Communities Program - Youth Engagement Project Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Supports youth-led safety and belonging initiatives

Grant and Funding

Overview

Funding provides up to $10,000 for a one-year youth-led project. It supports peer-to-peer initiatives that build social-emotional skills and enhance protective factors to prevent or mitigate youth violence among Vancouver youth.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : October 4, 2024

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

Children and Youth Organizations

Target groups

Children & youth

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Municipal

Activities funded

Youth-led projects that increase a sense of safety and belonging among Vancouver youth.
Peer-to-peer initiatives that build social-emotional skills to prevent or mitigate the effects of youth violence.
Projects focused on strengthening protective factors that reduce the likelihood of youth violence victimization or perpetration.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,800

Peer-led workshops building youth conflict skills and community belonging

$ 9,950

Youth-led media project promoting safety skills through peer mentorship

Eligibility

The applicant must be a registered non-profit society, community service, co-op, or a social enterprise wholly owned by a non-profit and in good standing with the Registrar of Companies, or a registered charity in good standing with the CRA, or a First Nations Band.
The project must be youth-led and aim to increase a sense of safety and belonging among Vancouver youth.
The project must build social-emotional skills that prevent or mitigate the effects of youth violence.
The initiative must incorporate a peer-to-peer approach to implementation.
The project should focus on enhancing protective factors that lessen the likelihood of youth violence victimization or perpetration.

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

Eligible geographic areas

Vancouver (projects focused on Vancouver youth)

Additional information

Projects use a peer-to-peer approach for implementation.
Organizations that are not registered may apply through an eligible fiscal sponsor.
The listed general deadline was October 4, 2024 (passed).

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Safer Communities Program - Youth Engagement Project Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Building Safer Communities Program - Youth Engagement 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.