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Cold Weather Preparedness Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

Cold Weather Preparedness Grant Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Cold Weather Preparedness Grant program?

To be eligible for the Cold Weather Preparedness Grant program, you must: Charity or eligible non-profit-type organization Initiative supports vulnerable people during extreme cold Emergency preparedness/response focus

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Cold Weather Preparedness Grant?

You can contact United Way British Columbia.

Q: Where is the Cold Weather Preparedness Grant available?

The Cold Weather Preparedness Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Is the Cold Weather Preparedness Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Cold Weather Preparedness Grant is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: February 24, 2026

BC, Canada

Supports extreme-cold preparedness and response for vulnerable residents

Grant and Funding

United Way British Columbia

Processing And Agreement

Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Minimum amount : 1,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Public administration

Location

British Columbia

Legal structures

Financial cooperative
Non-profit
Social economy enterprise
Non-financial cooperative

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Indigenous Peoples
Rural or Northern Residents
Canadians

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Other Health Services

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Regional

Overview

Provides $1,000 to $10,000 to support communities facing extreme cold emergencies. Funding supports response programs, knowledge-sharing, training/mentoring, and development of protocols to identify and support vulnerable residents before, during, and after crises.

Activities funded

Cold-weather emergency response programs supporting vulnerable populations.
Programs that foster sharing of best practices for extreme cold preparedness and response.
Training or mentoring to build relationships with emergency/disaster-response organizations and local government emergency preparedness staff.
Developing protocols to identify, locate, and support vulnerable residents before, during, and after crises while addressing privacy concerns.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a charitable organization or an eligible non-profit-type organization.
The proposed initiative must support vulnerable populations during periods of extreme cold.
The initiative must address extreme weather emergency preparedness and/or response.

Who is eligible?

Charitable organizations
Non-profit organizations
Social enterprises
Grassroots organizations
Co-operatives and community contribution companies
Indigenous governing bodies, Indigenous communities, and Indigenous-led organizations (e.g., band/tribal councils, self-governing First Nations, Métis Nation Chartered Communities)
Societies or associations (not-for-profit)

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia (priority for Northern BC, Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo, and the Southern Interior)

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed during the grant review period (August 14–September 4).
Successful applicants can expect funds to be distributed in mid-September.

Additional information

Priority is given to initiatives with impact in Northern BC, Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo, and the Southern Interior (areas most susceptible to extreme cold).
Indicative timeline: August 14–September 4 for grant reviews; funds distributed in mid-September.
The 2024 application deadline shown was August 13, 2024 (deadline has passed).

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Cold Weather Preparedness Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cold Weather Preparedness Grant. 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 Cold Weather Preparedness Grant?

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the Cold Weather Preparedness Grant program?

What expenses are eligible under Cold Weather Preparedness Grant?

Cold-weather emergency response programs supporting vulnerable populations. Programs that foster sharing of best practices for extreme cold preparedness and response. Training or mentoring to build relationships with emergency/disaster-response organizations and local government emergency preparedness staff. Developing protocols to identify, locate, and support vulnerable residents before, during, and after crises while addressing privacy concerns.