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LEVEL BIPOC Grants

Q: What is the LEVEL BIPOC Grants?

Provides up to $150,000 in flexible operating funding over three years. Supports BIPOC-led and BIPOC youth-led and/or youth-engaging organizations in B.C. to strengthen leadership capacity and organizational sustainability.

Q: How much funding can be received?

LEVEL BIPOC Grants Funds up to 67% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.

Q: Who is eligible for the LEVEL BIPOC Grants program?

To be eligible for the LEVEL BIPOC Grants program, you must: Registered charity or non-profit society Operate in British Columbia BIPOC-led (67%+ leadership/board)

Q: What expenses are eligible under LEVEL BIPOC Grants?

Initiatives that strengthen organizational leadership capacity. Operational work to improve organizational sustainability and adaptability to changing community needs.

Q: Where is the LEVEL BIPOC Grants available?

The LEVEL BIPOC Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Is the LEVEL BIPOC Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

LEVEL BIPOC Grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the LEVEL BIPOC Grants?

LEVEL BIPOC Grants is funded by Vancouver Foundation

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Multi-year operating support for BIPOC-led organizations

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Minimum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 67% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Indigenous Peoples
Other Racialized Persons
Black Canadians
Canadians
Youth (<40)

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

Provides up to $150,000 in flexible operating funding over three years. Supports BIPOC-led and BIPOC youth-led and/or youth-engaging organizations in B.C. to strengthen leadership capacity and organizational sustainability.

Activities funded

Initiatives that strengthen organizational leadership capacity.
Operational work to improve organizational sustainability and adaptability to changing community needs.

Eligibility

Be a registered charity or a registered non-profit society.
Operate in British Columbia.
Be BIPOC-led (at least two-thirds of leadership team and/or board/governance self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour).
For BIPOC youth-led/youth-engaging applicants: meet BIPOC-led requirements and be led by ages 19–30 or actively empower BIPOC youth in organizational decision-making.

Who is eligible?

Registered charities
Registered non-profit societies
BIPOC-led organizations
BIPOC youth-led organizations
BIPOC youth-engaging organizations

Eligible expenses

Flexible operating costs supporting organizational sustainability and adaptability.

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia

How to apply

Step 1: Submit Stage 1 application
- Complete a written application through the online grant management system.
Step 2: Complete Stage 2 (by invitation)
- If selected, submit either an oral or written application (invitation sent by email).

Processing and Agreement

Applications are assessed through a two-stage process (Stage 1 written; Stage 2 oral or written by invitation).
Select applicants are invited to Stage 2 by email (expected by end of April).
Final funding decisions are communicated by email (expected by end of July).

Additional information

Two-stage application process (Stage 1 written; Stage 2 oral or written by invitation).
Stage 2 invitations are expected by end of April; final decisions by end of July (via email).
Stage 1 application deadline: 2026-02-09.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the LEVEL BIPOC Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the LEVEL BIPOC Grants. 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.