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Emergency Fund Grant

Last Update: February 4, 2026
BC, Canada
Short-term support after natural or socio-economic disasters
Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
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
  • Emergency and Relief
Target groups
  • General public
  • Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Overview

One-time funding of up to $10,000 supports short-term needs resulting from a natural or socio-economic disaster. It supports community groups, families, and individuals seeking immediate assistance.

Activities funded

  • Short-term support initiatives responding to a natural disaster.
  • Short-term support initiatives responding to a socio-economic disaster.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 9,800
Replace storm-damaged cold storage and restore emergency food deliveries
$ 9,950
Reopen essential retail operations after flood damage and power outages

Documents Needed

Eligibility

  • Request must be for short-term support related to a natural or socio-economic disaster.
  • Applicant must be a community group, family, or individual seeking support.

Who is eligible?

  • Community groups
  • Families
  • Individuals

Who is not eligible


Eligible expenses


Ineligible Costs and Activities


Eligible geographic areas

  • Whistler
  • Sea to Sky Corridor

Selection criteria

How to apply

Step 1: Monitor program calls
  • Watch for calls for applications posted on the Foundation’s website.
  • Check for call announcements distributed by email.
  • Look for advertisements in the Pique Newsmagazine.
Step 2: Pre-application contact (first-time applicants)
  • Contact the Foundation to request more information before submitting.
  • Request to be contacted when a specific program call is opened, if needed.
Step 3: Submit an application or letter of intent
  • Prepare and submit your application or letter of intent following the instructions in the active call for applications.

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

  • Calls for applications are announced through the Foundation’s website and communications channels.
  • First-time applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation before submitting.
  • Applicants can request to be notified when a specific program call opens.

Contacts

info@whistlerfoundation.com
BC, Canada
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