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LEVEL BIPOC Grants
Multi-year operating support for BIPOC-led organizations
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
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.
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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
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives that strengthen organizational leadership capacity.
- Operational work to improve organizational sustainability and adaptability to changing community needs.
Eligibility
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
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.
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.
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.
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:
Registered charity or non-profit society
Operate in British Columbia
BIPOC-led (67%+ leadership/board)
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.
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)