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Community Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants
Funding for PAC and DPAC student enrichment
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 2,500
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2025
- Closing date : June 30, 2025
Location
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Supports PACs and DPACs in British Columbia with funding for extracurricular student opportunities. Maximum funding is $20 per student for PACs or $2,500 per year for DPACs, with eligible uses including events, travel, activities, and parent engagement support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2025
- Closing date : June 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Victoria
- 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
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Enhancing extracurricular opportunities for K-12 students
- Supporting parent involvement in schools
- Improving communication between schools, parents, students, and the community
Documents Needed
- Pre-application checklist items
- Direct Deposit Application form (FIN 312), if required
- Minutes from the last Annual General Meeting, for new applicants
- Constitution and bylaws or equivalent documents, for new applicants
- Gaming Account Summary Reports, if outstanding
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Parent Advisory Councils (PACs)
- District Parent Advisory Councils (DPACs)
- Equivalent parent support groups at public schools
- Equivalent parent support groups at group 1 or 2 independent schools
- Equivalent parent support groups at First Nation band schools
Who is not eligible
- Schools, school authorities, and educational institutions
- PACs at new schools that cannot show 12 months of program delivery in B.C.
- Organizations whose objectives or expenditures do not comply with B.C. laws and public policy
Eligible expenses
- Extracurricular student activities, events, and clubs
- Student travel and related costs within the allowed limits
- Parent information and engagement materials for DPACs
- Administrative costs for DPAC meetings and communication
- BCCPAC annual membership fees and conference-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Curriculum-based activities or classroom materials
- Fundraising activities
- Out-of-province travel without prior approval
- School facility repairs and school-responsibility items
- Scholarships, bursaries, debt payments, and donations
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and applicants are notified by email.
- Notification is usually sent by September 30.
- Late applications are unlikely to be considered and may be reviewed later depending on funding availability.
- Applicants may request reconsideration within 30 days of the decision letter.
- Reconsideration reviews whether the original assessment was handled correctly.
Additional information
- Only one application may be submitted per year.
- Late applications are highly unlikely to be funded.
- Applicants must use the online application system.
- New applicants and some returning applicants must provide direct deposit information for grant funds.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants Program
What is the Community Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants?
Supports PACs and DPACs in British Columbia with funding for extracurricular student opportunities. Maximum funding is $20 per student for PACs or $2,500 per year for DPACs, with eligible uses including events, travel, activities, and parent engagement support.
How much funding can be received?
Community Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 30, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Community Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants program?
To be eligible for the Community Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants program, you must:
B.C. PAC or DPAC
Not-for-profit organization
Independent from school management
What expenses are eligible under Community Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants?
Enhancing extracurricular opportunities for K-12 students
Supporting parent involvement in schools
Improving communication between schools, parents, students, and the community
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) 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 - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants available?
The Community Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.