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Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants
Supporting inclusive, accessible capital projects for not-for-profit organizations
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Funding available
$ 250,000
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Not-for-profit organizations, including designated Community Service Cooperatives.
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Overview
Community Gaming Grants Capital Project Grants provides up to $250,000 to not-for-profit organizations throughout B.C. for inclusive, accessible capital projects that meet community-identified needs. Eligible work includes facilities construction or renovation, community infrastructure, acquisitions, and repatriation projects.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Facilities Projects: construction of new facilities, renovation or maintenance of existing facilities, renewal, expansion or material enhancement of existing facilities, or property development.
- Community Infrastructure: installation of public amenities that improve B.C. residents’ quality of life.
- Acquisitions: purchase of fixed capital assets for long-term ownership and use by the organization.
- Repatriation Projects: repatriation of Indigenous cultural belongings.
Documents Needed
- Organization information: full legal name, mailing address associated with the organization, and purpose of the organization.
- Organization financial statements and budgets, including revenue and expense statements, a balance sheet, and a budget for the current fiscal year.
- Project materials, including a project description, project timeline, risk management plan, project budget, use of grant funds, matching funds information, state of title or license to occupy, and appropriate approvals and permits.
- The Gaming Account Summary Report for the previous fiscal year, if applicable, and the Direct Deposit Application Form (FIN312) unless the banking information has not been updated since a grant payment from the Community Gaming Grants Branch since April 1, 2024.
- For repatriation projects, signed documents confirming the intention to repatriate materials, and a letter of support if the applicant is acting on behalf of either party involved.
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Public safety extension removed
The Community Gaming Grants page no longer includes the special extension request for Public Safety applicants unable to apply by August 31 due to evacuation orders.
The Community Gaming Grants page removed the special extension option for Public Safety applicants who were unable to apply by August 31 due to evacuation orders. The page also removed the instruction to email the Branch at CommunityGamingGrants@gov.bc.ca with extension details. This change affects the application instructions and the way affected applicants would have requested an exception.
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations, including designated Community Service Cooperatives.
- Organizations that have previously received Program Grant funding or PAC & DPAC funding within the last three years.
- Previously successful Capital Project Grant recipients may apply once every 3 grant intakes.
Who is not eligible
- New applicants that have not previously been screened for eligibility are not eligible for the 2025 intake.
- Organizations that have been approved for a Capital Project Grant within the last two years, including those funded for the 2023 and 2024 intake, may not apply in 2025.
Eligible expenses
- Project-related fees paid to professionals, technical personnel, consultants and contractors specifically engaged to undertake the capital project.
- Project materials.
- Costs required to transport or ship acquisitions such as equipment.
- Costs of licenses, permits and insurance required for the approved project.
- Costs of an environmental or archaeological impact assessment if applicable, and for repatriation projects, transportation and storage costs, cultural ceremonies and honorariums, project management, and consultant fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Contributions to annual fundraising drives or capital campaigns.
- Costs incurred for cancelled projects.
- Financing charges and interest payments on loans.
- Leasing or rental of equipment that is not directly related to the capital project.
- Ongoing operating expenses, routine facility or property maintenance, decommissioning or recycling of a previous project or asset, program delivery, and any goods and services received as donations.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with Grant Objectives counts for 25%, including community benefit and public accessibility.
- Project Feasibility counts for 35%, including the timeline, risk management plan, approvals, state of title or license to occupy, and long-term operational viability.
- Financial Considerations counts for 35%, including the organization’s financial position, project budget, use of grant funds, matching funds, and project readiness.
- Special Project Features count for 5% and include climate action or energy-efficient features.
- Additional consideration may be given to grant distribution across all six sectors, geographic distribution across the province, available funding, and Indigenous not-for-profit organizations.
How to apply
- Use the online application form for Capital Project Grants.
- For collaborative projects, designate a single lead organization; only the lead organization may submit the application and is responsible for managing the project and meeting grant conditions.
Processing and Agreement
- Final determination of approved projects is the responsibility of the Community Gaming Grants Manager, and all decisions are final.
- Successful applicants must submit a Gaming Account Summary Report with a Capital Project Supplement within 90 days of fiscal year end.
- The recipient must comply with the Conditions for a Community Gaming Grant, except for Conditions 7 through 11, and must adhere to Section 7 on use of grant funds.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants Program
What is the Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants?
Community Gaming Grants Capital Project Grants provides up to $250,000 to not-for-profit organizations throughout B.C. for inclusive, accessible capital projects that meet community-identified needs. Eligible work includes facilities construction or renovation, community infrastructure, acquisitions, and repatriation projects.
How much funding can be received?
Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants program?
To be eligible for the Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants program, you must:
The applicant must be a not-for-profit organization, including designated Community Service Cooperatives.
The organization must have received funding through Community Gaming Grants in the previous three years or during the current fiscal year.
The proposed capital project must cost between $20,000 and $1,250,000 and have secured matching funds available at application.
What expenses are eligible under Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants?
Project-related fees paid to professionals, technical personnel, consultants and contractors specifically engaged to undertake the capital project.
Project materials.
Costs required to transport or ship acquisitions such as equipment.
Costs of licenses, permits and insurance required for the approved project.
Costs of an environmental or archaeological impact assessment if applicable, and for repatriation projects, transportation and storage costs, cultural ceremonies and honorariums, project management, and consultant fees.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants?
You can contact Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (BC) by email at CommunityGamingGrants@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 250-356-1081.
Where is the Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants available?
The Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants is a Grant and Funding