Community Gaming Grants - Program Grants

• Any outstanding or overdue Gaming Account Summary Reports, if applicable.
• Constitution and bylaws or equivalent documents, and constitution or bylaw alterations not previously submitted, if applicable.
• Board of directors list.
• Organization financial documents, including balance sheet, revenue and expense statement, accompanying notes, and organization budget for the current fiscal year; for organizations operating less than 12 months, year-to-date revenue and expense statement, statement of financial position or relevant documentation on assets and liabilities, organization budget for the current fiscal year, and organization budget for the next fiscal year.
• Completed Direct Deposit Application form (FIN 312) for the organization's Gaming Account designated solely for Gaming funds.

Who is eligible?

• Not-for-profit organizations providing programs or services directly to the broader community.
• Organizations with open membership and a democratic process to select volunteer board members.

Who is not eligible

• For-profit companies and businesses.
• Member-funded societies.
• Cooperatives, except designated Community Service Cooperatives.
• Community contribution companies (C3).
• Chambers of commerce or boards of trade.
• Political parties, political action groups, or lobby groups.
• Federal, provincial, regional, municipal, First Nation, or other local governments (including their operated libraries, museums, galleries, recreation centres, or other facilities).
• Hospitals, medical or health care facilities.
• Educational institutions, schools, or school authorities.
• Penal institutions or correction centres.
• Religious institutions (note: non-profits affiliated with religious institutions may be eligible if they meet specific requirements).
• Professional or industry organizations.
• Organizations with objectives, programs, or expenditures not conforming to applicable laws and public policies of British Columbia.
• Organizations promoting racial or ethnic superiority, religious intolerance, persecution, or unlawful social change.
• Organizations where the majority of board members are employed by or provide contracted services to the organization.

Eligible expenses

• Pro-rated portion of organizational operational costs directly related to program delivery (e.g., wages, rent, utilities, insurance, internet/phone, office supplies, legal and accounting services).
• Wages and benefits for staff in program-related roles.
• Program supplies and materials necessary for delivery of approved programs.
• Advertising costs for program promotion.
• Rental or purchase of minor equipment essential for program delivery.
• Cultural components (such as training and honorariums related to enhancing inclusivity with Indigenous or marginalized communities).
• Volunteer training costs related to program delivery.
• Travel within British Columbia necessary for program delivery.
• Travel and accommodation expenses for staff/volunteers to attend the BC Association of Charitable Gaming annual symposium (up to specified limits).
• With pre-approval, costs for minor capital projects (total cost of $20,000 or less) or capital acquisitions essential to program delivery.
• Up to 15% of total grant funds for organization operational costs (wages of non-program staff, rent, insurance, utilities, office supplies, professional memberships, IT, financial management costs, legal costs, translation).

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Food sold to participants at a discount, at cost, or for a profit is an ineligible use of Program Grant funds.
• Programs or services not delivered directly to people in the community, including activities that solely support the organization, research services, capacity building, lobbying, or activities that primarily support other not-for-profit organizations, are ineligible.

Eligible geographic areas

• Organizations operating in British Columbia.

• Demonstrated size and scope of program delivery, based on the number of people served and the range of program activities or services offered.
• Overall direct community benefit.
• Program descriptions are reviewed for how the program is delivered, who benefits, how often it operates, why it is needed, and its accessibility and community support.

• Review the Program Grant Guidelines and Conditions, then decide when to apply during the sector intake that best aligns with your constitution or the programs and services you deliver.
• Ensure your organization has a Business BCeID account; you may also apply using a Basic BCeID account.
• Complete the regular application form; renewed funding applications will not be available during the 2026 intake.
• Prepare your application using the resources page, including pre-application checklists, application tutorials, example documents, FAQs and other info sheets, then submit it online through the Community Gaming Grants Online Service.
• Submit your application online only; mailed, faxed or emailed applications are not accepted.
• Wait for your decision; applicants will be notified by email by the notification date for the sector under which they applied.

• Applications are reviewed after submission and applicants are notified by email by the sector notification date.
• Applicants should check spam or junk folders and add CGG.NoReply@gov.bc.ca to their safe list.

• One grant application to support programs will be accepted per calendar year, and multiple distinct programs may be included in a single submission.
• The online application is best suited for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge; Safari on Mac devices may not be able to complete submission.