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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing 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

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 5,900

Youth team travels off-island for tournament and skills clinic

$ 4,750

Community drum and dance group travels to cultural gathering

Eligibility

The applicant must be a resident of Haida Gwaii, a school, or a non-profit organization.
The request must be for a team or group travel purpose.
The travel must be connected to educational, cultural, arts, sports, or seniors’ events.

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.

How to apply

Step 1: Plan timelines

Ensure the application is received at least seven days before travel.
Consider the program note indicating applications should be received a minimum of two months before the project is planned to start.

Step 2: Submit application

Submit the application to the program administrator so it is received within the required timeframe.

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.

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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.