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Fund Supported Charities

Q: How much funding can be received?

Fund Supported Charities Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Fund Supported Charities a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Fund Supported Charities is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Fund Supported Charities?

Fund Supported Charities is funded by BC Government Employees Community Services Fund Trust

Q: Who is eligible for the Fund Supported Charities program?

To be eligible for the Fund Supported Charities program, you must: • Charity active in local communities • Initiative aligned to mission with 2 years’ success • Includes 3-year performance measures

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Fund Supported Charities?

You can contact BC Government Employees Community Services Fund Trust.

Q: Where is the Fund Supported Charities available?

The Fund Supported Charities program is available the province of Prince Edward Island.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

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Multi-year support for local charitable initiatives

Grant and Funding

BC Government Employees Community Services Fund Trust

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

How to apply

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Up to 40% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)

Location

Prince Edward Island

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

General public

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Regional

Overview

This program provides 3-year funding to support locally delivered charitable projects, programs, or services. Eligible activities include initiatives aligned with the charity’s mission that demonstrate prior success and measurable community impact.

Activities funded

Delivery of a local project, program, or service aligned with the charity’s mission and mandate.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 18,000

Three-year volunteer-led food skills workshops and weekly hamper distribution

$ 14,000

Peer-led youth mental health groups with navigation to local services

Documents Needed

Completed PECSF application template (all sections completed)

Eligibility

The applicant must be a charity active in local communities.
The charity may be affiliated with provincial or national charities, with fundraising, promotion, and distribution done locally.
The proposed project, program, or service must align with the organization’s mission and mandate and show two years of success.
The initiative must be supported by staff expertise and involve volunteers.
The application must include specific performance measures and three-year targets.

Who is eligible?

Charities active in local communities
Local charities affiliated with provincial or national charities (with local fundraising, promotion, and distribution)

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

The local region served by the PECSF fund supported pool (funds raised stay in the region)

Selection criteria

Alignment with the organization’s mission and mandate, with 2 years of demonstrated success.
Organizational capacity, including staff expertise and volunteer involvement.
Demonstrated positive impact on 20+ people.
Regional value and innovation, including outcomes that aid other regional organizations.
Defined performance measures and targets covering 3 years.

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare the application using the template

Use the PECSF application template.
Complete all sections of the funding application.

Step 2: Submit for pre-screening

Submit the completed application for PECSF eligibility pre-screening.

Step 3: Respond to follow-up (if requested)

Provide any additional information if contacted by the PECSF office.
Participate in an interview if requested (for larger requests or organizations new to PECSF).

Processing and Agreement

The PECSF office pre-screens applications to confirm eligibility.
Applicants may be contacted to provide additional information.
PECSF may request an interview for larger requests or first-time applicants to PECSF.

Additional information

The fund supported pool is intended for charities that fundraise, promote, and distribute support locally, with funds staying in the region.
Applicants may be contacted to provide additional information after submission.
An interview may be requested for larger requests or for organizations new to PECSF.
The next intake is expected to commence in Spring 2026.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Fund Supported Charities Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fund Supported Charities. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.