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Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program

Supports conservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of heritage resources
Vancouver Foundation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 2, 2025
  • Closing date : August 15, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

The Heritage Legacy Fund – Heritage Conservation Program provides financial contributions of up to $50,000, covering up to 50% of project costs. The program supports the preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of built-heritage resources, including eligible conservation activities for historic buildings, structures, sites, and landscapes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 2, 2025
  • Closing date : August 15, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians
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

  • Preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration of built heritage resources, including historic buildings and structures.
  • Conservation work on exterior elements such as foundations, roofs, masonry, windows, doors, and architectural features.
  • Upgrades to building code and fire safety, including accessibility and seismic improvements, directly related to heritage conservation.
  • Conservation of original interior features or materials if legally protected or recognized as character-defining.
  • Conservation of historic sites, cemeteries, or cultural landscapes that are significant to British Columbia's history.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered non-profit organizations and societies
  • Charities
  • Local governments
  • First Nations governments and organizations
  • School boards
  • Religious organizations that own heritage assets and demonstrate active, inclusive community programs or services

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals
  • Unregistered organizations
  • Private businesses
  • Government agencies of the Province of British Columbia

Eligible expenses

  • Exterior building conservation work (repair of foundations, roofs, parapets, cornices, masonry, original wall claddings, windows, doors, columns, towers, porches, architectural features, etc.).
  • Conservation of historic structures (outbuildings, garages, sheds, barns, bridges, trestles, railway turntables and platforms).
  • Building Code upgrades and fire safety improvements directly related to conservation (structural, mechanical, electrical, fire exits, emergency lighting, sprinklers, accessibility upgrades).
  • Seismic upgrading to strengthen the heritage structure if directly related to conservation.
  • Conservation of original interior features or materials, if legally protected or formally recognized as essential character-defining features (e.g., staircases, stained glass, fixed furnishings, historic finishes, special floor designs).
  • Conservation work for historic sites, cemeteries, or cultural landscapes limited to direct conservation of existing historic resources (original memorials, grave markers, tombstones, fences, gates, trellises, rock walls, railings, decorative paving, or light standards with a clear connection to British Columbia history).

Eligible geographic areas

  • British Columbia

Additional information

  • Funding is provided on a cost-sharing basis, with applicants responsible for at least 50% of project costs.
  • The program encourages projects that prioritize climate adaptation, accessibility, reconciliation, or cultural awareness, which may receive additional consideration.
  • Successful applicants must acknowledge the financial support of the Heritage Legacy Fund in promotional materials and signage.
  • All applications must include current photographs documenting the existing condition of the heritage resource.

Contacts

grants@heritagebc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program. 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 Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program?

The Heritage Legacy Fund – Heritage Conservation Program provides financial contributions of up to $50,000, covering up to 50% of project costs. The program supports the preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of built-heritage resources, including eligible conservation activities for historic buildings, structures, sites, and landscapes.

How much funding can be received?

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was August 15, 2025.

Who is eligible for the Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program program?

To be eligible for the Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program program, you must: Applicant must be a registered society, non-profit, charity, local government, First Nations government or organization, or school board. Religious organizations may apply if they demonstrate broad-based, inclusive community programs. Applicant must be a paid member of Heritage BC.

What expenses are eligible under Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program?

Preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration of built heritage resources, including historic buildings and structures. Conservation work on exterior elements such as foundations, roofs, masonry, windows, doors, and architectural features. Upgrades to building code and fire safety, including accessibility and seismic improvements, directly related to heritage conservation. Conservation of original interior features or materials if legally protected or recognized as character-defining. Conservation of historic sites, cemeteries, or cultural landscapes that are significant to British Columbia's history.

Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program?

You can contact Vancouver Foundation by email at grants@heritagebc.ca.

Where is the Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program available?

The Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program program is available the province of British Columbia.

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