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Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants
Community counselling support in British Columbia
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Funding available
$ 120,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Community Counselling Grants supports organizations across British Columbia to improve access to community-based clinical counselling. It focuses on mental health and substance use outcomes, especially for individuals or families unlikely to engage in mainstream services, and on infrastructure for non-profit, grassroots, and volunteer-run programs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community counselling for adults related to mental health and substance use.
- Projects reaching underserved or hard-to-reach populations.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-government, not-for-profit organizations
- Community-based organizations
- First Nations, Métis or Urban Aboriginal organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Priority was given to proposals showing an ability to reach underserved or hard-to-reach populations.
- Proposals using an equity lens were favored.
Processing and Agreement
- The general deadline was yet to be announced.
Additional information
- Community Action Initiative, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has awarded Community Counselling Grants to organizations across British Columbia since 2019.
- Currently, 38 organizations are funded under the initiative.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants Program
What is the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants?
Community Counselling Grants supports organizations across British Columbia to improve access to community-based clinical counselling. It focuses on mental health and substance use outcomes, especially for individuals or families unlikely to engage in mainstream services, and on infrastructure for non-profit, grassroots, and volunteer-run programs.
How much funding can be received?
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants Funds up to $120,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants program?
To be eligible for the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants program, you must:
Non-government, not-for-profit organization
Community-based organization
Located in British Columbia
What expenses are eligible under Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants?
Community counselling for adults related to mental health and substance use.
Projects reaching underserved or hard-to-reach populations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants?
You can contact Community Action Initiative (CAI) by email at aharcourt@caibc.ca.
Where is the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants available?
The Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Community Counselling Grants is a Grant and Funding