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Port of Vancouver - Community Grants

Funds community initiatives in port-area communities across five priorities
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Port Metro Vancouver
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : June 30, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

The Port of Vancouver Community Grants provide up to $25,000 per project to support local organizations, programs, and initiatives that enrich communities within the port authority’s jurisdiction. Eligible activities include projects focused on food security, employment readiness, safety and shelter, gender equity, and environmental conservation in the lands and waters under the port’s jurisdiction.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : June 30, 2025

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
  • Environment
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Food security initiatives that enable access to basic needs.
  • Employment readiness projects that provide training opportunities for employment.
  • Safety and shelter initiatives that help create safe neighbourhoods.
  • Projects that advance gender equity.
  • Environmental conservation efforts in the lands and waters within the port authority’s jurisdiction.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Recognized non-profit organizations within the port’s jurisdiction.
  • Community groups and local organizations undertaking projects in the targeted categories.

Eligible expenses

Costs related to project implementation, including equipment, materials, and operational expenses.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Communities within the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s jurisdiction (Port of Vancouver area).

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed once per year.
  • The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority does not accept phone calls or meetings to discuss applications during the decision process.
  • Allow up to four weeks after the application deadline to receive a response on your application status.

Additional information

  • Total annual community investment is $375,000, delivered through 15 grants of $25,000 each.
  • Grants are distributed across five categories, with three grants available per category.
  • Applications are reviewed once per year.
  • Applicants may receive a decision within up to four weeks after the application deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Port of Vancouver - Community Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Port of Vancouver - Community 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 Port of Vancouver - Community Grants?

The Port of Vancouver Community Grants provide up to $25,000 per project to support local organizations, programs, and initiatives that enrich communities within the port authority’s jurisdiction. Eligible activities include projects focused on food security, employment readiness, safety and shelter, gender equity, and environmental conservation in the lands and waters under the port’s jurisdiction.

How much funding can be received?

Port of Vancouver - Community Grants Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Port of Vancouver - Community Grants program?

To be eligible for the Port of Vancouver - Community Grants program, you must: Projects must serve communities within the port authority’s jurisdiction. Initiatives must align with one of the five grant categories (food security, employment readiness, safety and shelter, gender equity, environment).

What expenses are eligible under Port of Vancouver - Community Grants?

Food security initiatives that enable access to basic needs. Employment readiness projects that provide training opportunities for employment. Safety and shelter initiatives that help create safe neighbourhoods. Projects that advance gender equity. Environmental conservation efforts in the lands and waters within the port authority’s jurisdiction.

Who can I contact for more information about the Port of Vancouver - Community Grants?

You can contact Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Port Metro Vancouver.

Where is the Port of Vancouver - Community Grants available?

The Port of Vancouver - Community Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the Port of Vancouver - Community Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Port of Vancouver - Community Grants is a Grant and Funding

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