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Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program

Supports heritage conservation, awareness, and planning initiatives in BC
Vancouver Foundation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 2, 2025
  • Closing date : August 15, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

The Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program offers up to $5,000 in funding to support the creation of planning documents for heritage conservation and awareness projects in British Columbia. Eligible activities include commissioning conservation assessments, structural evaluations, heritage assessments, interpretation plans, accessibility audits, and related planning work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • 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

  • Creation of planning documents related to heritage conservation and public awareness.
  • Commissioning conservation assessments or plans for heritage resources.
  • Conducting structural or seismic evaluations, assessments, or surveys.
  • Developing interpretation plans or strategies to support heritage awareness.
  • Preparing accessibility audits, plans, or strategies for heritage sites.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered non-profit organizations
  • Registered charities
  • Local governments
  • First Nations governments and organizations
  • School boards
  • Religious organizations that own heritage assets (with certain conditions)

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals
  • Unregistered organizations
  • Private businesses
  • BC Government Agencies

Eligible expenses

  • Commissioning, researching, and generating planning documents related to heritage conservation and awareness (such as conservation assessments, heritage assessments, statements of significance, interpretation plans, accessibility audits, emergency and maintenance plans).
  • Structural and/or seismic evaluations, assessments, or surveys required for heritage planning documentation.
  • Preparation of eligible planning documents by external consultants or professionals.
  • Itemized heritage conservation work related to the direct physical conservation of eligible heritage resources (building exteriors, original interior features if formally recognized, historic structures, building code upgrades, seismic upgrades, conservation of historic sites, cemeteries, or cultural landscapes), under the Heritage Conservation stream.
  • Research, design, and production costs for publications or media that increase public awareness of heritage resources (signs, interpretive panels, brochures, guides, permanent or online exhibits, educational websites), under the Heritage Awareness stream.
  • In-kind labour directly related to eligible heritage project activities, valued at accepted rates.

Eligible geographic areas

  • British Columbia

Additional information

  • Successful applicants must acknowledge financial support from the Heritage Legacy Fund in all project signage and promotional materials.
  • Photographs are required for Heritage Conservation applications and encouraged for other funding streams.
  • Updated guidelines and worksheets for applicants are made available annually to assist with application preparation.
  • A pre-application worksheet is available to guide applicants in organizing materials before accessing the online application form.

Contacts

grants@heritagebc.ca

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

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

The Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program offers up to $5,000 in funding to support the creation of planning documents for heritage conservation and awareness projects in British Columbia. Eligible activities include commissioning conservation assessments, structural evaluations, heritage assessments, interpretation plans, accessibility audits, and related planning work.

How much funding can be received?

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 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 Planning Program program?

To be eligible for the Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program program, you must: Registered society (non-profit or charity), local government, First Nations government/organization, or school board Must be a paid corporate, government, or group member of Heritage BC Religious organizations eligible if owning heritage assets and providing inclusive community programs

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

Creation of planning documents related to heritage conservation and public awareness. Commissioning conservation assessments or plans for heritage resources. Conducting structural or seismic evaluations, assessments, or surveys. Developing interpretation plans or strategies to support heritage awareness. Preparing accessibility audits, plans, or strategies for heritage sites.

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

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

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

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

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