Open
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This fund supports recovery and healing efforts for the Filipino community affected by the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver, with up to $25,000 available. It focuses on counselling, trauma support, healing circles, youth and family programming, and other community-based recovery services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Immediate, mid-term, and longer-term community recovery support.
- Counselling and mental health support.
- Healing circles and shared storytelling.
- Art-based and creative healing activities.
- Youth and family programming and community-led events.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations.
- Charitable organizations delivering community-based services.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals seeking direct financial compensation.
Eligible expenses
- Support for counselling and mental health services.
- Costs for healing circles, shared storytelling, and creative therapy activities.
- Youth and family programming related to recovery.
- Navigation, advocacy, and other community-based recovery supports.
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Vancouver’s Filipino community.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed through a grant process involving United Way BC staff and members of Vancouver’s Filipino community.
- Applications were assessed for alignment with the fund’s purpose, community need, cultural and trauma-informed approach, feasibility, and reporting requirements.
- Funding decisions were made through this structured review process.
- Organizations receiving funding are required to report on fund use and program activities.
Additional information
- United Way BC published public reports on funds raised and distributed.
- 100% of donations were directed to the community.
- No administrative fees were retained from the funds raised by United Way BC.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Kapwa Strong Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Kapwa Strong Fund. 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 Kapwa Strong Fund?
This fund supports recovery and healing efforts for the Filipino community affected by the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver, with up to $25,000 available. It focuses on counselling, trauma support, healing circles, youth and family programming, and other community-based recovery services.
How much funding can be received?
Kapwa Strong Fund Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Kapwa Strong Fund program?
To be eligible for the Kapwa Strong Fund program, you must:
Supports Lapu Lapu Day recovery
Community-identified needs
Culturally grounded, trauma-informed approach
What expenses are eligible under Kapwa Strong Fund?
Immediate, mid-term, and longer-term community recovery support.
Counselling and mental health support.
Healing circles and shared storytelling.
Art-based and creative healing activities.
Youth and family programming and community-led events.
Who can I contact for more information about the Kapwa Strong Fund?
You can contact United Way British Columbia (UWBC).
Where is the Kapwa Strong Fund available?
The Kapwa Strong Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Kapwa Strong Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Kapwa Strong Fund is a Grant and Funding