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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
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 2,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) or equivalent groups at public schools, group 1 or 2 independent schools, and First Nation band schools within B.C.
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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 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
Sources and recorded changes
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PAC/DPAC Grants: special extension added
Community Gaming Grants now allows Public Safety sector applicants who cannot apply by August 31 because of evacuation orders to request a special extension by email.
Community Gaming Grants added a special extension option for Public Safety sector applicants who cannot apply by August 31 because of evacuation orders. Applicants must email the Branch and provide details to request the extension, and the program’s guideline links now point to updated download URLs. The change affects who may request delayed handling and how applicants are directed to proceed for this sector-specific exception.
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) or equivalent groups at public schools, group 1 or 2 independent schools, and First Nation band schools within B.C.
- District Parent Advisory Councils (DPACs)
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
Selection criteria
- Application completeness and required supporting information
- Eligibility and compliance with program guidelines
- Admissibility of planned uses of funds
How to apply
- Step 1:
- Review the PAC/DPAC Guidelines and Conditions.
- Step 2:
- Confirm the application period and prepare your information.
- Step 3:
- Log in with a Business BCeID or Basic BCeID.
- Step 4:
- Complete the online application and attach all required supporting documents.
- Step 5:
- Submit the application online and save the confirmation page.
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 program is accepting continuous intake
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?
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
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.