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Bus Grant Program
Funding for bus trips to regional parks
Funding available
$ 500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $500 to help fund bus charters for visits to Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. It supports group outings to nature-based destinations and requires a supporting letter of interest with the online application.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Group outings to Metro Vancouver Regional Parks.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Supporting letter of interest
- Grant Acceptance Form, if approved
- Final Report Form after the trip
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Schools
- Community centres
- Youth organizations
- Seniors groups
- Organizations supporting people with disabilities or challenges
Who is not eligible
- Groups planning trips where a Metro Vancouver Regional Park is not the main destination.
- Trips to Grouse Mountain Resort, Capilano Suspension Bridge, or Seymour River Fish & Hatchery Education Centre.
Eligible expenses
- Cost of hiring a bus for a visit to a Metro Vancouver Regional Park.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Mileage and other travel expenses.
- Trips where the regional park is not the main destination.
- Visits to Grouse Mountain Resort, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Seymour River Fish & Hatchery Education Centre.
Eligible geographic areas
- Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
- təmtəmíx tən/Belcarra Regional Park
- Boundary Bay Regional Park
Selection criteria
- Applications are currently prioritized for volunteer groups, community centres, youth organizations, seniors’ groups, and organizations supporting people with disabilities or other challenges.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your trip details
- Confirm the outing date.
- Choose the regional park to visit.
- Confirm the nature and size of the group.
- Ensure the vehicle is insured and licensed with a professional driver.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Complete the online application form.
- Attach the supporting letter of interest describing the planned trip.
- Step 3: Complete park notification, if needed
- Submit Metro Vancouver Regional Parks’ Group Visit Notification Form before chartering the bus.
- This is not required for booked field trips with Metro Vancouver Regional Parks.
- Step 4: After approval
- Return the Grant Acceptance Form within 60 days of approval.
- Submit the Final Report Form within 30 days after completing the trip.
Processing and Agreement
- The approval process typically takes 4-6 weeks.
- Successful applicants receive a Grant Acceptance Form by email.
- The Acceptance Form must be returned within 60 days of approval.
- A Final Report Form must be submitted within 30 days after the trip.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted in October and January.
- Priority is currently given to volunteer groups, community centres, youth organizations, seniors’ groups, and organizations supporting people with disabilities or other challenges.
- Bus grants require a minimum of 20 attendees.
- Each organization is limited to two bus grants per fiscal year, subject to funding availability.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bus Grant Program Program
What is the Bus Grant Program?
This program provides up to $500 to help fund bus charters for visits to Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. It supports group outings to nature-based destinations and requires a supporting letter of interest with the online application.
How much funding can be received?
Bus Grant Program Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Bus Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Bus Grant Program program, you must:
Group outing to a regional park
Minimum 20 attendees
Insured bus with professional driver
What expenses are eligible under Bus Grant Program?
Group outings to Metro Vancouver Regional Parks.
Who can I contact for more information about the Bus Grant Program?
You can contact Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation (MVRPF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Bus Grant Program available?
The Bus Grant Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Bus Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Bus Grant Program is a Grant and Funding