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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : March 1, 2026
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
British Columbia
Overview
The Living Waters Fund provides project-based support for Catholic ministries and partner organizations serving women facing adversity. It funds initiatives that promote safety, healing, stability, and measurable impact, with grants of up to $165,000 in Phase 2 and an overall fund of approximately $415,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : March 1, 2026
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Housing
- Religious Congregations and Associations
Target groups
- Women & girls
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Safe housing and refuge for women facing adversity
- Crisis support and outreach services
- Healing programs for trauma and injustice
- Stability-building assistance for women in vulnerable situations
Documents Needed
- Detailed project budget
- Proof of charitable status or tax-exempt status letter
- CRA registration number
- Letter(s) of recommendation or endorsement, if available
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Catholic ministries
- Partner organizations aligned with the Catholic Church
- Registered charities under a Catholic diocese, parish, or school board
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without Catholic affiliation or alignment
- Businesses or groups serving outside the Archdiocese of Vancouver
- Applicants seeking support for general fundraising or endowment funds
- Applicants proposing research, feasibility studies, or surveys
- Projects not aligned with Catholic moral and social teachings
Eligible expenses
- Project-based costs directly related to the approved initiative.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Prior-incurred debts
- General fundraising campaigns or endowment funds
- Normal operational or administrative expenses unrelated to the project
- Research projects, feasibility studies, or surveys
- Projects not aligned with Catholic moral and social teachings
Eligible geographic areas
- Archdiocese of Vancouver
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and evaluated after the closing date.
- Funding decisions are made by the Living Waters Fund Committee.
- Applicants are notified of the decision after review.
- Approved grants are disbursed in the scheduled funding period.
- Recipients must submit a project and impact report by August 31, 2026.
Additional information
- Funding decisions are made at the sole discretion of the Living Waters Fund Committee.
- Applicants must agree to the grant application guidelines if funded.
- Recipients must submit a report on fund use and outcomes by August 31, 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Living Waters Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Living Waters 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 Living Waters Fund?
The Living Waters Fund provides project-based support for Catholic ministries and partner organizations serving women facing adversity. It funds initiatives that promote safety, healing, stability, and measurable impact, with grants of up to $165,000 in Phase 2 and an overall fund of approximately $415,000.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Living Waters Fund program?
To be eligible for the Living Waters Fund program, you must:
Catholic-affiliated in Vancouver Archdiocese
Serve beneficiaries within the Archdiocese
Registered charity or covered by Catholic entity
What expenses are eligible under Living Waters Fund?
Safe housing and refuge for women facing adversity
Crisis support and outreach services
Healing programs for trauma and injustice
Stability-building assistance for women in vulnerable situations
Who can I contact for more information about the Living Waters Fund?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at schan@rcav.org or by phone at none.
Where is the Living Waters Fund available?
The Living Waters Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Living Waters Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Living Waters Fund is a Grant and Funding