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Non-profit housing retrofit grants
Funding for nonprofit housing retrofit projects
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 99,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports non-profit housing providers and housing co-operatives in planning and carrying out retrofit projects that improve climate resilience and move buildings toward net-zero. Funding is available for planning, capital costs, and implementation support, with maximum support of up to $180,000 for larger portfolios in certain cases.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Housing
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning for deep energy and carbon retrofit projects.
- Retrofit projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move buildings toward net-zero.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit housing societies
- Non-profit housing co-operatives
Eligible expenses
- Planning costs for deep energy and carbon retrofit projects.
- Capital costs for retrofit projects.
- Implementation support linked to retrofit projects.
Selection criteria
- For capital support, the project must achieve at least a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
- Preference is given to larger portfolios in some cases, including organizations with 10+ multi-unit residential buildings.
- Projects planning or retrofitting at least two buildings may qualify for higher support.
Processing and Agreement
- Completed applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are contacted within three weeks.
- Additional information or a meeting may be requested.
Additional information
- Applicants may apply for both grant types.
- Applications are accepted from March to November each year.
- Applications are reviewed within three weeks after submission of a completed application.
- Additional information or a meeting may be requested during review.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Non-profit housing retrofit grants Program
What is the Non-profit housing retrofit grants?
This program supports non-profit housing providers and housing co-operatives in planning and carrying out retrofit projects that improve climate resilience and move buildings toward net-zero. Funding is available for planning, capital costs, and implementation support, with maximum support of up to $180,000 for larger portfolios in certain cases.
How much funding can be received?
Non-profit housing retrofit grants Funds up to $99,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Non-profit housing retrofit grants program?
To be eligible for the Non-profit housing retrofit grants program, you must:
Non-profit housing society or co-operative
Active Vancity member in good standing
Project supports retrofit or planning work
What expenses are eligible under Non-profit housing retrofit grants?
Planning for deep energy and carbon retrofit projects.
Retrofit projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move buildings toward net-zero.
Who can I contact for more information about the Non-profit housing retrofit grants?
You can contact Vancity Community Foundation.
Where is the Non-profit housing retrofit grants available?
The Non-profit housing retrofit grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Non-profit housing retrofit grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Non-profit housing retrofit grants is a Grant and Funding