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Port of Vancouver - Community Grants
Community funding for local initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides community grants of up to $25,000 to support local organizations and initiatives in the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s surrounding communities. Funding is available for projects related to food security, employment readiness, safety and shelter, gender equity, and the environment.
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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
- Community initiatives that support food security.
- Projects focused on employment readiness and training.
- Safety and shelter initiatives that help create safer neighbourhoods.
- Projects advancing gender equity.
- Conservation efforts in the port’s lands and waters.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local organizations.
- Programs and initiatives serving port communities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Communities within the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s jurisdiction.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed once per year.
- Applicants receive a response within up to four weeks after the application deadline.
- Phone calls and meetings to discuss applications are not accepted.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed once per year.
- The program supports local initiatives in the port authority’s surrounding communities.
- The funding is distributed across five priority categories.
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?
This program provides community grants of up to $25,000 to support local organizations and initiatives in the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s surrounding communities. Funding is available for projects related to food security, employment readiness, safety and shelter, gender equity, and the environment.
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 in port communities.
Aligned with program priorities.
Annual application review.
What expenses are eligible under Port of Vancouver - Community Grants?
Community initiatives that support food security.
Projects focused on employment readiness and training.
Safety and shelter initiatives that help create safer neighbourhoods.
Projects advancing gender equity.
Conservation efforts in the port’s lands and waters.
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