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General Grants

Last Update: February 4, 2026
BC, Canada
Support for projects advancing land sustainability, equity, and Indigenous rights

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Unspecified
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
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Overview

The foundation provides grants to support initiatives that promote land and water sustainability, Indigenous rights, and social justice in land use practices in BC. Funding can range from small grassroots projects to large province-wide programs, with an emphasis on advancing equity and environmental justice.

Activities funded

  • Developing policies or advocating for land use reform
  • Community engagement initiatives promoting land and water justice
  • Applied research addressing land use or Indigenous rights
  • Public education campaigns on sustainability and equity
  • Professional training and capacity building
Examples of admissible projects:
Developing an environmentally sustainable urban green roof system to promote biodiversity

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit organizations involved in land use, environmental, or social justice work
  • Community associations and advocacy groups
  • Educational institutions conducting related research or projects
  • Indigenous organizations and partnerships

Who is not eligible

  • Private companies solely for profit activities
  • Organizations without a focus on land or water sustainability
  • Projects outside of BC

Ineligible Costs and Activities


Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with sustainability, equity, and social justice goals
  • Potential impact and feasibility of the project
  • Engagement with Indigenous communities and marginalized groups
  • Innovation and originality of the project approach

How to apply

Visit the foundation's website to access the application portal.Complete the Stage 1 application form indicating project overview and objectives.Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit additional details in Stage 2.Prepare supporting documents such as project plans, budgets, and community letters of support.Submit the final application forms before the specified deadline, ensuring all materials are complete.

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