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LEVEL BIPOC Grants
Multi-year operating support for BIPOC-led organizations
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
LEVEL BIPOC Grants provide $150,000 in flexible operating funding over three years for registered charities and registered non-profit societies operating in B.C. that are BIPOC-led. They support BIPOC youth-led and youth-engaged organizations and may cover operating costs, capacity building, and technology investments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Youth (<40)
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
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Registered non-profit societies, including community service co-operatives
- BIPOC-led organizations
- BIPOC youth-led organizations
- BIPOC youth-engaging organizations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Non-BIPOC-led organizations
Eligible expenses
- Operating costs
- Capacity building
- Staffing costs and employee assistance programs
- Service delivery costs
- Technology investments
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities and/or initiatives that do not benefit the populations of BIPOC communities in B.C.
- Endowment funds or capital campaigns
- Activities and programs that take place primarily outside of B.C.
- Operating deficits or after-the-fact support
- Debt retirement, monetary reserves, mortgage pay-downs, large public infrastructure project, and activities deemed not charitable as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Eligible geographic areas
- B.C.
Selection criteria
- Funding priorities
- Alignment to the grant program
- Priority is given to organizations that did not receive BIPOC funding in the previous grant cycle
How to apply
- Stage 1 is a written application through the online grant management system.
- Complete and submit your online application by February 9, 2026 at 5pm PT.
- Select applicants will be invited via email to submit either an oral or written Stage 2 application.
- Complete your Stage 2 written application or attend your scheduled oral application if invited.
Processing and Agreement
- Vancouver Foundation staff review applications to confirm eligibility, funding priorities, and alignment to the grant program.
- Community Advisors support the review process and help invite eligible organizations to submit a Stage 2 application.
- Vancouver Foundation staff and Community Advisors review written and oral Stage 2 applications to make final funding decisions.
- Final funding decisions are communicated via email by the end of July 2026.
- Progress reports are required annually.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the LEVEL BIPOC Grants Program
What is the LEVEL BIPOC Grants?
LEVEL BIPOC Grants provide $150,000 in flexible operating funding over three years for registered charities and registered non-profit societies operating in B.C. that are BIPOC-led. They support BIPOC youth-led and youth-engaged organizations and may cover operating costs, capacity building, and technology investments.
How much funding can be received?
LEVEL BIPOC Grants Funds up to 67% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the LEVEL BIPOC Grants program?
To be eligible for the LEVEL BIPOC Grants program, you must:
The organization must be a registered charity or registered non-profit society, including community service co-operatives, operating in B.C. with the required registration timing.
The organization must be BIPOC-led, with at least 67% of leadership held by Black, Indigenous or People of Colour.
The organization must be BIPOC youth-led or youth-engaged.
Who can I contact for more information about the LEVEL BIPOC Grants?
You can contact Vancouver Foundation by email at level@vancouverfoundation.ca.
Where is the LEVEL BIPOC Grants available?
The LEVEL BIPOC Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the LEVEL BIPOC Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
LEVEL BIPOC Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the LEVEL BIPOC Grants?
LEVEL BIPOC Grants is funded by Vancouver Foundation, Nakusp and Area Community Foundation (NACF)