Open
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 41,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 15, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This annual program provides funding to eligible non-profit societies operating within North Cowichan. It supports tourism, economic development, social and environmental services, sports, arts and culture, and may fund capital, operating, or special event needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 41,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- 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
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Tourism projects
- Economic development initiatives
- Social and environmental service activities
- Sports group activities and events
- Arts and culture projects
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application form
- Organization name and address
- Primary contact person details
- Financial statements
- Project budget, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit societies operating in North Cowichan
- Organizations primarily serving North Cowichan residents
- Societies registered under the BC Society Act
- Associations registered under the Cooperative Association Act
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not operating in North Cowichan and not primarily serving its residents
- Organizations not registered under the BC Society Act or Cooperative Association Act
- Organizations referred to the Cowichan Valley Regional District for regional service requests
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs
- Operating costs
- One-off special event costs
- Associated travel expenses for youth teams at provincial or national championships
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of North Cowichan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Committee of the Whole after eligibility screening.
- Eligible applications are evaluated and recommended to Council.
- Applicants are notified when their application will be considered and of the outcome.
- Council decides on approvals and funding amounts.
- Conditions may be attached before payment is issued.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a year-to-year basis.
- Late requests may be considered as extraordinary applications.
- The municipality may attach conditions to a grant.
- Recipients may be asked to report back on how funds were used.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grant-in-Aid Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Grant-in-Aid. 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.
What is the Grant-in-Aid?
This annual program provides funding to eligible non-profit societies operating within North Cowichan. It supports tourism, economic development, social and environmental services, sports, arts and culture, and may fund capital, operating, or special event needs.
How much funding can be received?
Grant-in-Aid Funds up to $41,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Grant-in-Aid program?
To be eligible for the Grant-in-Aid program, you must:
Non-profit societies in North Cowichan
Must show financial need
Must meet municipal and legal requirements
What expenses are eligible under Grant-in-Aid?
Tourism projects
Economic development initiatives
Social and environmental service activities
Sports group activities and events
Arts and culture projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Grant-in-Aid?
You can contact Municipality of North Cowichan by email at finance@northcowichan.ca or by phone at 250.746.3100.
Where is the Grant-in-Aid available?
The Grant-in-Aid program is available the province of British Columbia.
Who are the financial supporters of the Grant-in-Aid?
Grant-in-Aid is funded by Municipality of North Cowichan