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Group Travel Assistance Grant
Supports group travel for community participation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 6,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to $4,800 per return trip for adult groups and up to $6,000 per trip for youth groups. It helps groups from Haida Gwaii travel to participate in educational, cultural, arts, sports, and seniors’ events, and may support on-island travel for school groups.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Off-island group travel to participate in educational events.
- Off-island group travel to participate in cultural or arts events.
- Off-island group travel to participate in sports events.
- Off-island group travel to participate in seniors’ events.
- On-island travel for school groups.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations based in Haida Gwaii.
- Schools in Haida Gwaii.
Eligible expenses
- Group travel costs to participate in eligible off-island events.
- On-island travel costs for school groups.
Eligible geographic areas
- Haida Gwaii.
Processing and Agreement
- Funding decisions usually take up to three weeks after the application is received.
Additional information
- Applications must be received at least seven days before travel.
- Funding decisions usually take up to three weeks.
- Program deadline information indicates applications must be received a minimum of two months before the project is planned to start.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Group Travel Assistance Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Group Travel Assistance Grant. 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 Group Travel Assistance Grant?
The program provides up to $4,800 per return trip for adult groups and up to $6,000 per trip for youth groups. It helps groups from Haida Gwaii travel to participate in educational, cultural, arts, sports, and seniors’ events, and may support on-island travel for school groups.
How much funding can be received?
Group Travel Assistance Grant Funds up to $6,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Group Travel Assistance Grant program?
To be eligible for the Group Travel Assistance Grant program, you must:
Haida Gwaii resident, school, or non-profit
Group travel for eligible events
What expenses are eligible under Group Travel Assistance Grant?
Off-island group travel to participate in educational events.
Off-island group travel to participate in cultural or arts events.
Off-island group travel to participate in sports events.
Off-island group travel to participate in seniors’ events.
On-island travel for school groups.
Who can I contact for more information about the Group Travel Assistance Grant?
You can contact Gwaii Trust Society (GTS).
Where is the Group Travel Assistance Grant available?
The Group Travel Assistance Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Group Travel Assistance Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Group Travel Assistance Grant is a Grant and Funding
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