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Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants provide matching funding to Vancouver-based organizations for projects that repair, upgrade, or expand facilities, conduct feasibility studies, or enhance public spaces to benefit residents facing structural barriers; funding amounts vary per project. The program aims to support initiatives aligned with the DTES Plan, focusing on improving opportunities and quality of life for vulnerable communities within the Downtown Eastside.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Vancouver
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Religious Congregations and Associations
- Business Associations
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Repairing or upgrading facilities to meet health and safety requirements.
- Building, renovating, or expanding facilities to enhance or increase organizational services.
- Conducting planning or feasibility studies for future improvements.
- Improving public spaces to foster social connections within the community.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Business improvement associations
- Charities registered with Canada Revenue Agency
- Community service cooperatives
- Faith-based organizations
- Registered non-profit societies
- Social enterprises wholly owned by a non-profit society
Who is not eligible
- Organizations whose main focus is health care services (except for childcare or out-of-school care).
- Organizations whose primary focus is education (excluding childcare or out-of-school care).
- Organizations that exclude individuals or groups based on religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, language, disability, or income.
Eligible expenses
- Costs to repair or upgrade equipment, premises, or facilities to meet health and safety standards.
- Expenses related to building, renovating, or expanding facilities.
- Costs for planning or feasibility studies directly associated with facility improvement.
- Expenditures to improve public spaces that enhance social connections.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations based in Vancouver, specifically operating in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) area.
Additional information
- The current status of the 2025 DTES Matching Grant program is closed and under evaluation by staff, with recommendations scheduled for Council decision on July 9, 2025.
- The funding cannot be applied to projects that have already been completed.
- Applicants are encouraged to review the full DTES Plan and relevant program guidelines for detailed expectations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan 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 Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants?
The Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants provide matching funding to Vancouver-based organizations for projects that repair, upgrade, or expand facilities, conduct feasibility studies, or enhance public spaces to benefit residents facing structural barriers; funding amounts vary per project. The program aims to support initiatives aligned with the DTES Plan, focusing on improving opportunities and quality of life for vulnerable communities within the Downtown Eastside.
Who is eligible for the Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants program?
To be eligible for the Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants program, you must:
Business improvement associations based in Vancouver are eligible.
Social enterprises wholly owned by a non-profit society may apply.
What expenses are eligible under Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants?
Repairing or upgrading facilities to meet health and safety requirements.
Building, renovating, or expanding facilities to enhance or increase organizational services.
Conducting planning or feasibility studies for future improvements.
Improving public spaces to foster social connections within the community.
Who can I contact for more information about the Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants?
You can contact City of Vancouver by email at dtes.grants@vancouver.ca.
Where is the Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants available?
The Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants?
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants is funded by City of Vancouver