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Cold Weather Preparedness Grant - British Columbia - Canada
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Cold Weather Preparedness Grant

Supports extreme-cold preparedness and response for vulnerable residents
United Way British Columbia
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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

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).

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?

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.

How much funding can be received?

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

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

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.

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

You can contact United Way British Columbia.

Where is the Cold Weather Preparedness Grant available?

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

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

Cold Weather Preparedness Grant is a Grant and Funding

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