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Community Project Grants
Funding for local community projects and programs
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $3,000 for community-based projects and programs that benefit local residents. It supports eligible charitable and community initiatives in the BC Interior, including projects led by registered charities or sponsored by a qualified partner.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Regional community-based projects and programs
- Projects that increase community participation
- Projects that support local community benefit
Documents Needed
- Project expenditures form
- Registered charity number or sponsoring charity number
- Written partnership agreement, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Qualified donees
- Organizations with a charitable partner
- Organizations sponsored by a municipality or First Nation partner
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations outside the funding region
- Religious organizations, unless the project benefits the wider community
Eligible expenses
- Supplies and materials
- Facility rentals and permits
- Equipment rentals
- Marketing and promotions
- Food and refreshments, speakers, entertainment, start-up costs, wages and contracted services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operational requirements
- Projects intended to rescue an organization from a financial deficit
- Religious projects unless the community-at-large benefits significantly
- Support for individuals
- Political, discriminatory, or purely philosophical promotion
Eligible geographic areas
- Thompson
- Nicola
- South Cariboo
- Ashcroft
- Kamloops
- Merritt
Selection criteria
- Clear community need
- Support or collaboration from other organizations and funders
- Efficient use of community resources
- Volunteer involvement and beneficiary participation
- Project sustainability and evaluation method
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines and eligibility
- Read the grant guidelines before starting.
- Confirm that your organization and project fit the program.
- Step 2: Prepare application materials
- Complete the project expenditures form.
- Gather your charity or sponsoring charity number.
- Prepare a partnership agreement if required.
- Step 3: Complete the online application
- Fill in the application form online.
- Upload all required documents.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Submit the completed application before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the granting committee.
- Decision time is typically 4 to 6 weeks.
- Approved grants can take 8 to 10 weeks from application to payment processing.
- Cheques are disbursed on set annual dates.
Additional information
- Projects are funded twice a year.
- Applicants should read the full guidelines before applying.
- Projects with additional partner funding are preferred.
- Applicants may need a written partnership agreement if they are not a registered charity or qualified donee.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Project Grants Program
What is the Community Project Grants?
This program provides up to $3,000 for community-based projects and programs that benefit local residents. It supports eligible charitable and community initiatives in the BC Interior, including projects led by registered charities or sponsored by a qualified partner.
How much funding can be received?
Community Project Grants Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Project Grants program?
To be eligible for the Community Project Grants program, you must:
Registered charity or qualified donee
Community-based project
Within funding region
What expenses are eligible under Community Project Grants?
Regional community-based projects and programs
Projects that increase community participation
Projects that support local community benefit
Where is the Community Project Grants available?
The Community Project Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Community Project Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Project Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Project Grants?
Community Project Grants is funded by Kamloops Foundation, BC Interior Community Foundation (BCICF)