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LEVEL BIPOC Grants
Last Update: March 6, 2026
British Columbia, Canada
Multi-year operating support for BIPOC-led organizations
Grant and Funding
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.
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
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
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.
