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Source verified August 10, 2026
Micro & Leadership Grants
Support for community projects and capacity building
Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Micro & Leadership Grants support charitable organizations in West Vancouver and on the North Shore through responsive funding for smaller initiatives and capacity building. Eligible support includes time-limited projects or events, unbudgeted marketing for an event, courses, workshops, and training for staff and/or volunteers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- West Vancouver
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Smaller charitable initiatives that support the North Shore community.
- Time limited projects or events that will benefit the community at large.
- Capacity Building opportunities to the non-profit organizations on the North Shore.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities.
- Qualified donees.
- Organizations serving the West Vancouver community.
- North Shore non-profit organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that do not serve West Vancouver.
- Organizations that are not registered charities or qualified donees.
- Applicants seeking support for debt reduction or general fundraising.
- Projects focused mainly on individuals rather than the community.
Eligible expenses
- Unbudgeted marketing for an event.
- Other smaller expenses.
- Courses, workshops, training for staff and/or volunteers.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Deficit reduction, debts or loans.
- Building an endowment or general fundraising, including fundraising events.
- Primarily benefiting individuals, such as scholarships.
- Expenses incurred before the date of grant approval.
- National or provincial initiatives without specific benefit to West Vancouver; religious activities or services that focus on only one spiritual tradition; political activity that is prohibited by the Canada Revenue Agency.
Eligible geographic areas
- West Vancouver
- North Shore
Selection criteria
- Charitable nature of the initiative.
- Benefit to the West Vancouver community.
- Ability to improve connection and belonging.
How to apply
- Apply through the online Grant Portal.
- Create an account or log in to the portal.
- Click Apply at the top left, then click the blue Apply button next to Micro Grants.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are notified of approval or denial within 4 weeks.
- If approved, payment is issued in 4 to 6 weeks.
- Staff may contact applicants to discuss the application.
Additional information
- The program includes both Micro Grants and Leadership Grants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Micro & Leadership Grants Program
What is the Micro & Leadership Grants?
Micro & Leadership Grants support charitable organizations in West Vancouver and on the North Shore through responsive funding for smaller initiatives and capacity building. Eligible support includes time-limited projects or events, unbudgeted marketing for an event, courses, workshops, and training for staff and/or volunteers.
How much funding can be received?
Micro & Leadership Grants Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Micro & Leadership Grants program?
To be eligible for the Micro & Leadership Grants program, you must:
Serve West Vancouver.
Registered charity or qualified donee.
Charitable community project.
What expenses are eligible under Micro & Leadership Grants?
Smaller charitable initiatives that support the North Shore community.
Time limited projects or events that will benefit the community at large.
Capacity Building opportunities to the non-profit organizations on the North Shore.
Who can I contact for more information about the Micro & Leadership Grants?
You can contact West Vancouver Community Foundation (WVF) by email at Grants@westvandfoundation.ca.
Where is the Micro & Leadership Grants available?
The Micro & Leadership Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Micro & Leadership Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Micro & Leadership Grants is a Grant and Funding